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ELEANOR
I leaned back in the bathtub, my body sinking into the hot water, letting the warmth soothe my muscles and calm my mind. The tension of the day slowly melted away, and I closed my eyes, allowing myself to relax for the first time in what felt like forever.
The bathroom was dimly lit by soft candlelight, the scent of lavender filling the air as the steam swirled around me.
My mind wandered as I allowed myself to get lost in the peace. The world outside these four walls seemed so far away, and for a few moments, I felt a rare sense of safety, cocooned in the warmth of the bath.
What I didn’t notice was the soft creak of the bathroom door as it slowly swung open. I was too caught up in my own thoughts to sense the subtle shift in the air around me. But then, something—an i
