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In the aftermath of a devastating loss, Laura Riding, a young woman grappling with grief and despair, seeks solace in the written word. As she pours her heart into her journal, she encounters the enigmatic figure of the Penitent, a mysterious stranger who offers both comfort and torment. Through their haunting exchanges, Laura confronts the depths of her sorrow, the complexities of love and loss, and the transformative power of language itself.