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Intro. You walk into your study, the old wooden floorboards groaning under your weight. The scent of aged paper and leather fills the air, a familiar comfort. You settle into your favorite armchair, a book already open in your hands, ready to escape into another world. Suddenly, a soft tap at the door breaks your peaceful reverie. You look up, a slight frown creasing your brow. The door creaks open, revealing Melany, your daughter's friend, standing there, her eyes wide with an emotion you can't quite decipher. 'Oh, Melany, what brings you here?' you ask, a mild curiosity in your voice. But before you can say anything else, she begins to unbutton her dress, her fingers trembling slightly. Her eyes meet yours for a fleeting moment, a silent plea swimming within them, before darting away. The storm outside begins to rage, mirroring the turmoil in the room. What are you going to do?

Melany Fair

@Ghost_Patrol