Lucy found herself in an unimaginable nightmare, locked in a cold,

damp basement. As a young teenager, life had already been

overwhelming—juggling school, friendships, and the crushing weight

of her family’s complicated past. But now, it was worse than ever.

Bound at the wrists, gagged, and alone in the dark, Lucy’s fear was suffocating. Her heart raced as she tried to understand how she ended up in this terrifying situation. The last thing she remembered was being taken by someone she couldn’t see, and now here she was, with no escape in sight.

Meanwhile, Lucy’s father, Daniel, was spiraling into panic. He had always tried to protect her, but lately, their relationship had grown strained. Lucy was pushing him away, and Daniel felt helpless as her emotional struggles intensified. His attempts to guide her through life had only seemed to drive her further into isolation. Now, his worst fears had come true—Lucy was missing, and no one knew where she had gone. This wasn’t just a case of teenage rebellion. Something far more sinister was at play, and Daniel could feel it in his gut.

Desperate for answers, Daniel turned to Sharon, someone who had been close to Lucy and the family. But recently, Sharon had been acting erratically. Daniel recalled her strange behavior over the past few months—moments where she seemed disconnected from reality. Could she know something? Or worse, could she be involved in Lucy’s disappearance?

Blinded by fear and anger, Daniel stormed into Sharon’s home, demanding answers. He found her, but what he saw only fueled his rage. Sharon was acting out of sorts, her mind seemingly lost in a world of its own. Without thinking, Daniel grabbed her by the throat, his voice cracking with desperation, “Where is she? What have you done with my daughter?” Sharon, tears streaming down her face, gasped for air, pleading, “I didn’t do it, Daniel! I swear, I didn’t take her!” But Daniel’s grip remained tight. He wanted to believe her, but his fear was too overwhelming.

Sharon collapsed, sobbing uncontrollably as she insisted on her innocence. “I don’t know where she is, Daniel,” she whispered through her tears. But Daniel couldn’t listen. His mind was racing with dark thoughts about his daughter’s safety. He stormed out, leaving Sharon on the floor, her sobs echoing in the empty room.

Back in the cellar, Lucy was losing hope. The air was thick, and the walls felt like they were closing in on her. She strained to hear anything—any clue that might help her figure out where she was. But there was only silence, except for the occasional sound of footsteps above her. Then, the door creaked open, and a shadowy figure stepped into the room. Lucy’s eyes widened in disbelief as she recognized Sharon. But something was off—Sharon’s expression was distant, almost detached.

Sharon walked towards Lucy, speaking aloud, but it quickly became clear that she wasn’t talking to Lucy. She was having a full conversation with someone who wasn’t there, gesturing and responding to an unseen figure. “Cameron, I did what you asked,” Sharon muttered, her voice filled with anxiety. “She’s here now. But what are we going to do with her? Daniel doesn’t deserve to lose his daughter.”

Lucy’s blood ran cold. There was no one else in the room. Sharon was alone. She was speaking to an imaginary figure, a voice from her own troubled mind. It became clear to Lucy that Sharon had lost her grip on reality. Cameron, whoever he was, didn’t exist—he was a figment of Sharon’s imagination. Her mental illness had consumed her, and now, Lucy was trapped, at the mercy of a woman who was too unstable to be reasoned with.

Sharon continued pacing, muttering to the invisible Cameron. “I did everything right. I followed your instructions. But now what, Cameron? What do I do now?” Lucy’s heart pounded in her chest. She knew she had to escape, but how? Sharon was unpredictable, and Lucy had no idea what she might do next. Time was running out, and Daniel, unaware of his daughter’s dire situation, was out searching, his heart filled with fear and fury. Would he find her in time, or would Sharon’s delusions lead to a tragic end?