At Tom’s exuberant birthday party, the delivery of a seemingly harmless cake turned the mood from festive to icy. When the cake was unveiled, revealing a shocking secret, the room fell into stunned silence as Tom’s betrayal was revealed to friends and family.
I rushed into the house and made sure everything was perfect for Tom’s birthday party. Balloons floated in the corners and streamers hung from the ceiling, providing splashes of color everywhere.
The Dining Room | Source: Midjourney
The living room was buzzing with laughter and chatter as the first guests arrived, bringing with them the warm, soothing smell of home-cooked food and the sound of joyful greetings.
As I set the table for the snack, the doorbell rang. I wiped my hands on my apron and hurried to answer. A delivery man stood there and held a large box with a cheerful “Happy Birthday!” sticker on the side.
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