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The narrative takes a significant turn during a neighborhood party. Here, a pivotal moment unfolds when a resident named Margaret expresses a question that has simmered beneath the surface: “What are we doing here?” This bold inquiry shocks the community and draws the ire of her husband, illustrating the danger of questioning the status quo. Following Margaret’s disruption, Alice, the protagonist, observes troubling interactions involving Margaret that ignite her own latent fears.