In a small town nestled between rolling hills, there lived a young woman named Lily. Known for her keen intellect, Lily had a knack for overthinking every aspect of her life. One day, she received a mysterious letter inviting her to a masquerade ball at the old mansion on the outskirts of town.

As excitement and anxiety battled within her mind, Lily spent days contemplating the perfect outfit, imagining various scenarios, and worrying about the impression she would make. The more she thought,...