Sweat dripped down her face."Ugh, it's so hot..."Eudora Cook woke up from her sleep, feeling uncomfortable.Groggily, she reached for the air conditioner remote and pressed a few buttons, but the air conditioner didn't respond.Eudora Cook then realized that there must be a power outage!This was an old neighborhood with poor ventilation and aging electrical wiring, making power outages a common occurrence. Every time the power went out, the room felt like a steamer.Feeling frustrated, Eudora Cook got out of bed. The room was pitch black, with only a faint light coming through the window, illuminating the mottled walls.While complaining about how she needed to work hard to afford a better place, she fanned herself with her hand, put on her slippers, and squinted as she made her way to the balcony. Then, with a swift motion, she pulled open the curtains.Suddenly, a dark figure appeared behind the curtain, standing directly in front of Eudora Cook like a ghost."Ahh—!" Eudo
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