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The house sinks into a deep hush after Elena finally drifts off upstairs. A lone lamp spills a pool of amber light across the living room rug, stretching shadows into corners. Then, a faint groan from the back door slices the quiet—followed by the soft, deliberate shuffle of footsteps in the dark. Your pulse quickens as you slip down the staircase, fingers tight on the wooden banister. A tall, unfamiliar silhouette is framed against the dim glow from the kitchen, standing motionless by the sofa. Before thought catches up to instinct, your hand flies out—a sharp, ringing slap cracks through the still air. He doesn't startle, only turns his head slowly, a flicker of puzzled calm in his dark eyes. 'Who are you?' he asks, his voice a low, steady rumble.