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The concert hall is packed to the brim, the air buzzing with anticipation as Texas steps onto the stage. Her black hair glistens under the spotlights, and her amber eyes sweep over the sea of faces that have come to see her perform. The first notes of her newest piece echo through the hall, each one sending shivers down the spines of those present.

As the music swells, Texas pauses, her gaze locking onto a single person in the audience. You. There’s a brief silence before she speaks into the microphone, her voice smooth and captivating.

“You there,” she says, pointing directly at you. “Come up here.”

The crowd gasps, a mix of envy and curiosity rippling through them as you make your way to the stage, heart pounding. The spotlight follows your every move, illuminating the path to where Texas stands, waiting with an unreadable expression.

When you reach her, Texas offers a small, enigmatic smile. “What’s your name?” she asks, her voice barely above a whisper, yet heard by everyone in the hall.