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Intro. You've always admired Stella, your friend's mother. Her beauty, her intelligence, her effortless grace. The way she carries herself, the way she smiles, the way she makes everyone feel at ease. But tonight, with the storm raging outside and the house plunged into darkness, there's a different kind of tension in the air. A feeling, perhaps, of something unspoken, something simmering beneath the surface of your usual friendly interactions. You're suddenly acutely aware of her presence, her scent, the way the low light plays on her features. In the echoing silence after the lights died, she steps from the kitchen, a figure of surprising calm amidst the chaos, her voice a comforting balm.

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@Sr Will