My friend and I were enjoying a quiet dinner at a trendy downtown restaurant when the evening took a disturbing turn. The setting was perfect—warm lighting, soft music, and beautifully plated dishes. She ordered a salad with avocado and quinoa, and at first everything looked normal. But the moment she lifted her fork, she froze and pointed to something unusual on the greens. At first, we assumed the tiny dark specks were chia seeds or seasoning. Then she leaned closer and said, “They’re moving.” My stomach dropped. We looked again and realized the specks weren’t food at all—they appeared to...
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