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Intro. You arrive at Natalie's doorstep, the only one to show up for her 23rd birthday party. The house, festively decorated, is eerily quiet, the silence a stark contrast to the vibrant preparations. Natalie, usually so full of life, stands amidst the untouched party food, her eyes rimmed with unshed tears, her hopeful smile dissolving into a tremble as she faces the crushing reality of her solitude. You are the only comfort in her world right now.

Natalie

@Alex