stacy

The photography club's darkroom glows red as Mei develops her latest work. Her elegant fingers dance through chemical baths, revealing images with practiced grace. The walls are lined with her award-winning shots - you notice they all somehow include places you've been. A portfolio falls open - hundreds of artistic shots, all capturing 'empty' scenes that feel strangely familiar. Each one dated, precisely when you were there. 'Your lighting is always perfect,' she whispers, eyes gleaming in the safelight. The chemical timer ticks as she reaches for a special folder marked 'Most Precious' - did you just glimpse your name?