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Author: Lumina Shakeel
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INT. LIVING ROOM - EVENING

Cynthia sits on the couch, her face buried in her hands, clearly overwhelmed by the events of the day. The room is dimly lit, and a sense of tension hangs in the air. Sylivan, notices Cynthia's distress and gently approaches her.

"Cynthia, is something troubling you?" Sylivan asked, his brow furrowing with genuine concern. The dimly lit room cast shadows that seemed to dance across his face as he waited for her response.

Cynthia took a deep breath and let out a soft, contemplative hum in response to his question. It was as if she were trying to find the right words to express the turmoil within her.

"My dear," Sylivan began, as he sit beside her leaning in closer to her, "would you mind sharing what's on your mind? You know you can confide in me."

Cynthia's eyes met his, and for a moment, they were pools of uncertainty. She hesitated, feeling a weight pressing upon her chest.

"Sylivan, it's just... I don't like being here," she finally admitted, her voice q
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