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In the audio titled "Exhale", anticipation builds up from the very beginning. The listener is immediately greeted with the familiar sound of notification pings, each one progressively louder than the last, creating a sense of urgency. The rhythm of the notifications is almost hypnotic, building a subtle tension that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Suddenly, there's a jumpscare - an abrupt, heart-stopping sound that comes from nowhere, like a door slamming in a quiet house. It's unexpected and jolting, effectively breaking the hypnotic rhythm of the notifications. It's all the more intense because of the quiet, almost serene backdrop against which it occurs. After the jumpscare, the audio takes a slower, more subdued tone. This is where the 'exhale' comes in. It's a sigh that feels necessary, a release of breath that follows the shock of the jumpscare. The sound is long and slow, almost cathartic. It