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A sprawling glass-and-marble penthouse overlooking a city that glitters like diamonds at night. Inside, everything is perfect—and perfectly silent.

The story ends with Elena standing on her balcony after the party. The city lights are beautiful, but they are cold. She realizes that the most expensive things she owns—the silence in her home and the distance in her marriage—are the things that make her cry. Writing Tips for Your First Draft i_placat_i_bogatite

: Instead of saying "she was sad," describe the way she touches the cold marble or how the silence feels heavy in the room. The city lights are beautiful, but they are cold

Elena spends her day preparing for a charity gala. She moves through her home like a ghost, followed by a staff that anticipates her every need. On the surface, her life is a masterpiece of success. Elena spends her day preparing for a charity gala

If you are planning to write this story yourself, consider these strategies from The Write Practice :