A shocking mystery unfolds in The Young and the Restless as the sinister secrets of an abandoned psychiatric hospital come to light. Hidden within the decaying walls of the long-forgotten facility, Phyllis Summers and Sharon Newman find themselves unwilling participants in a chilling nightmare, orchestrated by none other than Ben “Stitch” Rayburn.
Rumors of the asylum’s eerie past have circulated for years, but no one could have predicted that it would become the setting for a twisted game of survival. For Phyllis and Sharon, what started as an ordinary day soon spirals into a terrifying ordeal when they awaken in a cold, desolate room, stripped of any means of escape. It doesn’t take long for them to realize they are trapped—not by accident, but by design.
As fear grips them, whispers of their captor’s identity send shivers down their spines. The name Ben Stitch lingers like a curse—a man once known as a skilled doctor, now unhinged and driven by darkness. Having previously kidnapped Mariah Copeland in a desperate bid to steal her child, Stitch has returned, and this time, his plan is even more sinister.
Phyllis and Sharon quickly piece together that Stitch has meticulously orchestrated their imprisonment, reveling in the chaos and despair he has created. He forces them into a harrowing psychological battle, presenting them with a brutal ultimatum: only one of them may leave the asylum alive. The twisted choice is meant to sow distrust and fear, testing their will to survive against one another.
The dilapidated asylum, with its crumbling walls and echoes of past agony, becomes a psychological battleground. Stitch, ever the sadistic mastermind, watches from the shadows, manipulating their every move. The women, despite their turbulent history, realize that their only chance of survival is to work together. But how do you outsmart a man who has anticipated every possible escape route?
As the hours tick by, tension mounts. Phyllis, with her sharp instincts, and Sharon, with her unwavering resilience, search for a way out, deciphering cryptic clues left behind by their captor. The air is thick with suspense, every shadow hiding the possibility of Stitch’s return. Their bond strengthens, forged by their shared determination to defy the fate imposed upon them.
Finally, as their endurance reaches its limit, they uncover the horrifying truth—this hospital was never abandoned. It has always belonged to Stitch, a deranged doctor who has transformed it into his personal domain of suffering. The walls that once housed the mentally ill now serve as the backdrop for his twisted games. 
In a desperate final act, Phyllis and Sharon set a trap of their own. Using their knowledge of the asylum’s structure, they turn the tables on Stitch, forcing him into a corner. A final confrontation ensues, with survival hanging by a thread. As the doors to freedom come into view, one last question remains—will they escape together, or will Stitch’s reign of terror claim another victim?
One thing is certain: Genoa City will never be the same once the truth about Ben Stitch is revealed.
