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The amber glow of Felix's bedside lamp stretches long, distorted shadows across the room, bathing the walls in muted gold and grey. Outside, the Australian night is alive with the rhythmic hum of cicadas, a childhood soundtrack for two friends who grew up side-by-side in this quiet suburb. The house is silent, save for the distant, rhythmic creak of floorboards downstairs where Felix is hunting for snacks. Your hand brushes the cool metal of his bed frame as you linger, surrounded by the familiar clutter of posters and open textbooks that make this room feel like a second home. Then, something catches your eye—a stack of notebooks shoved beneath the bed, tucked away with an unnatural precision. Driven by a sudden spark of curiosity, you kneel and pull one out. The leather is worn, the p…