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Strange Sensation in Willow Creek
It was a typical day in the small town of Willow Creek, with the sun shining brightly overhead. But for one resident in particular, the day was far from typical.
Alice had been feeling a strange sensation in her nose and throat all morning, a tickling irritation that she couldn't quite shake. At first, she dismissed it as just a cold, but as the day went on, the sensation only grew stronger. She began to feel like she was choking on something, like there was a weight pressing down on her throat.
She tried to focus on her work at the local library, but the feeling only grew more intense. She couldn't read or type without feeling like she was going to choke on her own breath. Finally, she couldn't take it anymore and excused herself to go outside for some fresh air.
As soon as she stepped out of the library, Alice felt a wave of relief wash over her. The cool breeze on her face seemed to clear her head, and the sensation in her throat began to subside. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down, wondering if she was having some kind of allergic reaction or if it was just a bad cold.
But then, as she was standing there, she felt something strange happen. Her eyes began to water, and her nose started to run. She felt like she was being attacked by an invisible force, like there was something in the air that was irritating her entire body.
Panicked, Alice stumbled back inside the library, looking for someone to help her. The librarian at the front desk looked up at her in confusion, but Alice just pointed at her face and shook her head, unable to speak through her watering eyes and stuffy nose.
The librarian nodded sympathetically and handed Alice a box of tissues, which she gratefully accepted. She sniffled and blew her nose, trying to compose herself long enough to explain what was happening.
"It's like something is in my body," Alice said, her voice muffled by her nose. "I can't breathe, I can't see. It's like there's an irritant in the air or something."
The librarian nodded, looking concerned. "Do you have any allergies?" she asked.
Alice shook her head, trying to clear her mind. She couldn't think of anything that could cause this strange sensation. "I don't know," she said helplessly. "It just started a few minutes ago."
The librarian called over one of the library's staff members, a kind-faced woman with a nurse's hat on her head. The woman listened to Alice's symptoms and nodded gravely.
"You might be experiencing an allergic reaction," she said gently. "Sometimes these can happen suddenly, without warning. Have you been exposed to anything new lately?"
Alice thought back, trying to remember if there was anything unusual that had happened recently. She had been working at the library for years, and nothing like this had ever happened before. But then, she remembered something.
"I was outside yesterday," she said slowly. "There was a strange smell in the air...like something was burning."
The nurse's face lit up with understanding. "That could be it," she said. "Sometimes pollution or irritants in the air can cause allergic reactions. Do you have any medication for your symptoms?"
Alice shook her head, feeling a wave of panic wash over her again. She didn't know what to do, and she couldn't shake the feeling that something was very wrong.
The nurse smiled kindly at her. "Don't worry," she said. "We can get you some medication and help you feel better. Just try to stay calm and breathe deeply."
Alice nodded, feeling a little better with the nurse's reassurance. She took a few deep breaths and tried to focus on the sounds of the library around her, trying to ignore the irritant that seemed to be attacking her body from within.
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