Dust

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The narrative explores the concept of "brain silence," a primal response to danger that immobilizes the prey to evade hunters. The protagonist reflects on his understanding of this instinctual reaction, recalling a specific moment when he encountered the information in a book, marked by an oil smudge from someone else's meal. This detail highlights the intersection of knowledge and personal experience, emphasizing the theme of survival in the face of threats.