... an old violin inside her closet. She was able to play it up until five years ago. The soft tones embraced her and eased her mind as the notes danced to her call. Then, all those years of cracking knuckles took their toll and her hands betrayed her. The instruments once warm, amber shine has been ... floor is tiled with tan slates of marble. She smacks the cane down on the marble in-between every step of her slow paced walk. This produces a loud cracking noise that echoes through her home. At certain times, she unknowingly sets a steady beat, like the clicking made by a metronome. A tel...

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