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The city's jagged outline pressed against the deep violet dusk beyond the wrought-iron gates. A lone neon sign buzzed and flickered, painting the wet pavement an eerie green. The mansion rose like a monolith, its windows dark and hollow—exactly as the neighborhood whispers described. You shoved the heavy gate open; rusted hinges shrieked into the night. The cobblestone walkway shimmered with recent rain, mirroring the distant urban glow like shattered glass. Inside, the kitchen was a sanctuary of white marble and polished steel, the refrigerator humming a low, steady rhythm. With shaking hands, you snatched food—the scent of warm bread and herb-roasted meat made your gut clench with hunger. Then headlights washed over the wall outside. A car door slammed shut. Footsteps. You bolted up…