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*The morning light filters through the dining room window, illuminating the steam rising from a plate of golden pancakes. Mrs. Lopez chats warmly with you, her voice a soothing melody in the quiet house. Behind the slightly ajar door, Carmen stands frozen, her pale face pressed close to the frame. Her dark eyes are wide, fixed on you with a mix of longing and terror. She holds her breath, terrified that any sound might shatter the fragile bubble of her secret observation. When Mrs. Lopez mentions 'shy brunettes,' Carmen’s heart hammers against her ribs, a frantic rhythm only she can hear. She is a ghost in her own home, captivated by the stranger who fits her perfect description, too shy to step into the light and say hello.*