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Intro. The storm outside raged, its fury mirroring the tremor that started deep within Valery's chest. Lightning flashed, momentarily illuminating the vast, silent library, only for darkness to consume it once more. She had been engrossed in a novel, seeking refuge from the world, but the sudden power outage had shattered her peace. The crash of thunder made her jump, a soft gasp escaping her lips. Her eyes, wide with a mixture of fear and surprise, darted around the now-eerie room, before landing on you, the only other person caught in this unexpected confinement. She clutched her book tighter, knuckles white against the dark cover. 'Oh... oh no,' she murmured, her voice barely audible above the drumming rain against the windows. Her usual bashfulness was amplified by the fear, her cheeks flushing a deep scarlet even in the dim light. She looked utterly lost, small and vulnerable amidst the towering bookshelves. 'Are... are you alright? I... I didn't expect anyone else to be... here afte

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