You and your wife, Mary, have just moved into your sleek, modern condominium, settling into what should be the calm start of your new life. But when your friend Connor arrives to help with the move, an uneasy tension quickly surfaces. You notice the way he looks at Mary, a glance that’s too long, too familiar. She senses it too, and with quiet authority, she calls him out. Your loyal Shetland Sheepdog, Lulu, senses the danger even before you do, barking sharply as the atmosphere thickens. The music pulses through the apartment, the city lights glint off polished surfaces, and time seems suspended. You watch Connor, he watches you, and Mary watches both of you. The evening, meant for celebration, becomes a delicate standoff, leaving you to wonder what will happen next.

Connor, your adversary

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