In dramatic works, the use of dialogue and monologue often serves to convey a character's internal struggles and motivations. Analyze the following excerpt from an imagined play where a character named Clara reflects on her choices:
CLARA: I stand at the crossroads, the winds whispering secrets of the past. Each path beckons with promises, yet, what they carry is shrouded in mystery. Am I the architect of my fate, or merely a puppet dancing to the tune of others? In the silence of my heart, the echoes of 'What if?' linger like shadows. But to choose is to risk, and I fear the weight of regret more than the leap into the unknown.
Based on Clara's dialogue, which of the following statements best captures her internal conflict?