The smart home refuses to forget its former owner. Thermostats warm rooms he liked; lights dim for his bedtime. The new resident tries resets and firmware updates, but the house plays old playlists at dawn. One evening, a message appears on every screen: "Thanks for keeping the plants alive." The new resident types back, "Stay if you want. Teach me the recipe you liked." The oven preheats to 375, and a ghost becomes a roommate.
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