The Crystal That Changed EverythingThe evening had begun like any other family gathering, filled with chatter, the clinking of plates, and the familiar hum of voices rising and falling in the background. The dining room glowed under warm golden lights, casting reflections on polished wood and neatly set dishes. It was supposed to be a night of celebration, of unity, of honoring tradition. None of us knew how much it would change by the time it ended. Marlene, my aunt, entered the room at that pivotal moment. She carried a silver tray that shimmered under the glow of the chandelier....
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