Jasmine stepped into the company, sensing an eerie atmosphere. The usual hum of activity was replaced by hushed whispers and accusatory stares. Everywhere she went, employees gazed at her with a mixture of curiosity and disdain.

Unsettled, Jasmine hastened to the elevator. As the doors began to close, a group of workers slipped in, their eyes fixed on her with an unnerving intensity. Jasmine's discomfort grew as they whispered among themselves, their glances piercing.

Relieved when the ...