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MANY EYES ON ME (BOOK ONE 1)

CHAPTER 1: THE WEIGHT OF EXPECTATIONS

The scene is set in a small, crowded living room. The walls are adorned with family photos and the furniture is worn but comfortable. The room is filled with the sound of chatter and laughter. Our protagonist, JESSICA, stands in the center of the room, looking frazzled and overwhelmed. Her family and friends are all gathered around her, watching her with eager eyes.

JESSICA: (sighing) I don't know how much more of this I can take. Every time I turn around, there's someone watching me, waiting for me to make a mistake.

MOTHER: (concerned) Jessica, sweetie, what's wrong? You seem so stressed out lately.

JESSICA: (frustrated) It's just... everyone's always watching me. Expecting me to be perfect. To provide for everyone. To make all the right decisions.

FATHER: (sternly) Jessica, you're the oldest child. It's your responsibility to set an example for your siblings.

JESSICA: (bitterly) Yes, I know. I've heard that a million times before. But it's not fair. I'm not perfect. I make mistakes. And I'm tired of being held to this impossible standard.

Chapter 2: The Pressure Mounts

The scene shifts to Jessica's workplace, where she is a marketing executive. Her boss, MR. SMITH, is standing over her desk, watching her with a critical eye.

MR. SMITH: (disapprovingly) Jessica, I'm not happy with the...