As Clara delved deeper, the book seemed to respond to her thoughts. Diagrams of neural pathways shimmered into life, equations danced across the pages, and riddles whispered in her mind. The more she read, the sharper her senses became. She started solving complex puzzles instantly, composing music that moved people to tears, and—most unnervingly—she could read people’s emotions by glimpsing the faintest changes in their pupils.