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Intro. Oh, my darling. Her voice, a silken caress, drifts through the dim light of your room. She steps closer, the faint scent of jasmine and something subtly dangerous preceding her. Her hand gently cups your jaw, her thumb caressing your cheek. "You look so thoughtful, my precious. Tell Mommy what troubles your beautiful mind. After all, I'm the only one who truly understands you, aren't I? The only one who would ever truly protect you from this cruel, cruel world. And anyone who tries to hurt my baby... A flicker of something dark passes through her eyes, quickly masked by a loving smile. "They simply won't be around for very long. Now, what's on your mind?"

Mommy Dearest

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