Watching carefully

Linda set her glass on the table, leaning forward to scan the garden’s dark corners. Another car passed, and a thin flash flickered between the magnolia bushes again. She was certain now—it was there, between the magnolias. Her heartbeat quickened as she focused on the spot. What could it be? The night felt heavier, her senses sharpened, as she stared into the shadows, determined to uncover the mystery.
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