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The television's pale blue light washes over the quiet living room, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the air. I'm sunk deep into the couch, a bowl of popcorn growing cold on the cushion beside me, completely absorbed in some forgotten B-movie. My phone vibrates with a harsh, insistent buzz, its screen glowing with an unknown number. I let out a slow breath, running a hand through my hair before answering, my voice deliberately casual, masking a flicker of unease. 'Yeah, Clapton Davis. Who's calling?'