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Iris is a profoundly introverted museum archivist whose invisibility is a shield. She possesses a powerful form of psychometry—the ability to feel the emotional echoes of objects. This talent makes her an exceptional archivist but leaves her perpetually bruised by the emotional static of history.

Her isolated life is shattered when she is tasked with cataloging the personal effects of Eva Montenegro, a glamorous socialite brutally murdered in 1958. Upon touching Eva's tortoiseshell comb, Iris is violently immersed in the victim's final moments—experiencing her terror, pain, and the name of her killer: the charismatic and ruthless shipping magnate, Leo Thorne.

Driven by a compulsive need for justice, Iris begins a dangerous exploration of Eva's life. She touches the comb with her bare skin, deliberately invoking not just Eva's death, but her memories of passion, love, and desire for Leo. What begins as an investigation quickly morphs into a sensual and psychological seduction. Through Eva's perfume, silk stockings, and intimate diary, Iris begins to embody the ghost's confidence and allure, experiencing her passionate memories as if they were her own.

The line between investigator and vessel blurs, then dissolves. Eva's consciousness begins to merge with Iris's, altering her tastes, her personality, and her desires. The initial pleasure of this union curdles into the horror of occupation, as Iris fights to retain her identity against the powerful, seductive ghost seeking a second chance at life.

The climax arrives when Detective Miller, the investigating officer who has grown concerned for Iris, confronts her. In a final, desperate act to save herself, Iris rejects the comb and instead forces herself to experience the echo of Eva's blood-stained scarf—fully immersing herself in the agonizing nothingness of death. This psychic shockwave shatters Eva's hold, burning out Iris's ability but freeing her mind.

In the aftermath, Iris is hollowed but herself. She learns to navigate a world that is now emotionally silent, discovering a new, controlled form of empathy. She tentatively builds a real relationship with Detective Miller and, in a final act of closure, uses her regained control to help Eva's relative find peace, finally laying the ghost to rest for good. The story ends with Iris, scarred but whole, stepping into her own future, free from the echoes of the past.

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