The sun had just begun to rise, casting a soft golden light over the yard. I stepped outside with my usual routine in mind — watering the flowers, checking on the garden, and enjoying a few moments of peace before the day fully began. The air was calm, quiet, and still carrying the freshness of early morning dew. But then, something changed. Just as I reached the edge of the flowerbed, a sudden, overpowering odor hit me. It was sharp, putrid, and clung to the air in a way that instantly turned my stomach. I paused, confused and slightly alarmed,...
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