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Waves of dark brown hair cascaded down my back as I stood at the opera house entrance, checking myself in the mirror one last time. My mother had always said that when you're wearing a full-length dress to an event, make sure it's worth showing off. This black formal gown was everything she promised: elegant, sophisticated and so beautifully cut it seemed tailored just for me. Tonight I'd be sitting pretty on stage as one of the stars of the evening. The music swelled in my ears as I smiled at myself and took a deep breath before making my way into the performance.