The Girl
Who Am I?"
Ellie
This... isn't my room
Ellie
wait... WHO am I !?!
{Ellie grabs her phone from the nightstand.}
Ellie
Maybe my phone will tell me something .
Unknown Number
"Welcome back, Ellie."
Unknown Number
"The question isn't who I am. It's who YOU are."
Ellie
Stop being cryptic! Tell me what's going on!!
Unknown Number
"Be careful what you wish for."
Ellie looks around the room.
Ellie
okay, think. This is a guest room. Neutral decor. Could be anywhere.
Ellie
Why do I feel like I've been here before?
{Ellie opens a drawer and finds a photo of herself with an older woman.}
Ellie
Who's this old woman?
The door creaks open, and Mrs. Harper enters.
Mrs. Harper
Good morning, dear. You're finally awake.
Ellie
Who are you? Where am I?
Mrs. Harper
Oh, honey... You really don't remember, do you?
Mrs. Harper
Sighs You've been through a lot. We found you outside the town limits last night.
Ellie
Is she high or something 🤔 ?!
Since when does a town have limits ??
And why not bring me home??
Ellie phone buzzes again 🙄
Unknown Number
"Mrs. Harper isn't what she seems."
Ellie
Who are you?! How do you know where I am?!
Unknown Number
"You know the answers, Ellie. You just don't REMEMBER."
Unknown Number
Nobody is high 😡
Ellie glares at Mrs. Harper
Mrs. Harper
is something wrong, dear?
Ellie
Should I tell her I tell her about the texts?
Ellie
I just… Need some air.
Ellie steps outside and walks into town.
Liam
Bumps into her. Hey! Watch where you're going!
Ellie
Sorry! I didn't see you–
Liam
Wait... you're that girl they found last night,right?
Ellie
How do you know that?
Liam
It's a small town. People talk.
Ellie
... What else are they saying?
Liam
That you're bad news.
Ellie
Glares. What's THAT supposed to mean?
Unknown Number
"Liam's sister. Ask him about her."
Ellie
What happened to your sister?
Liam
freezes What did you just say?
Ellie
Your sister. what happened to her?
Liam
Who told you about that? No one talks about her!
Liam storms off. Ellie phone buzzes again.
Unknown Number
"You're starting to remember, aren't you?"
Ellie
...Why do I feel like I KNOW him?
Unknown Number
"Because you do."
Whispers in the Dark
Ellie walks back to Mrs. Harper's house, confused and uneasy.
Ellie
Why did Liam freak out like that?
Ellie
And how does that number know everything about me?
Ellie
What if... What if they're watching me right now?
{Ellie checks her phone nervously.}
Unknown Number
"You're safer than you think."
Unknown Number
"Not until you listen."
Unknown Number
"The truth. About Liam. About what happened that night."
{Mrs. Harper greets Ellie at the door.}
Mrs. Harper
Welcome back, dear. Feeling better?
Ellie
I just needed to clear my head.
Mrs. Harper
Understandable. Would you like some tea?
{Ellie hesitates, but nods.}
{In the kitchen, Mrs. Harper busies herself making tea.}
Ellie
I can't trust anyone right now. But maybe I can get some answers if I play along.
Ellie
So... Mrs. Harper. How long have I been here?
Mrs. Harper
Just since last night, sweetie.
You were soaking wet and shivering.
{Ellie's phone buzzes on the counter.}
Unknown Number
"She's lying."
Ellie
What are they talking about now?
Ellie
Mrs. Harper... Are you sure you didn't see anything else?
Mrs. Harper
Nervously. Why do you ask?
Ellie received another text while Mrs. Harper speaks.
Unknown Number
"Check her drawer. Bottom left."
Ellie
What's in her drawer?
Ellie
I think I'm just paranoid. sorry.
Mrs. Harper
That's alright, dear. It's only natural.
Later that night, Ellie sneaks into Mrs. Harper's office.
Ellie
Bottom left drawer...
Ellie quietly opens it, revealing a stack of old photographs.
Ellie
These look so familiar...
She pulls out the picture of herself as a child standing next to Liam and a little girl.
Mrs. Harper appears in a doorway.
Mrs. Harper
Ellie...what are you doing?
Ellie
Panicking. I-I was just–
Mrs. Harper
sternly. Put those back. Now.
Ellie clutches to the photo tightly.
Ellie
Who are these people?! And why am I in this picture?!
Mrs. Harper
It's not safe for you to remember, Ellie. You need to trust me.
Ellie
Furiously, how can I trust you when you're hiding things for me?!
Ellie's phone buzzes again.
Unknown Number
"Get out. Now."
Ellie
I need to leave before this gets words.
Ellie storms past Mrs. Harper, heading for the front door.
Mrs. Harper
Ellie, wait if you leave now. They'll find you.
Ellie stops in her tracks.
Mrs. Harper
Please, let me explain! you’re not safe out there on your own.
Ellie
glares. I'm not safe here,either
Ellie runs out into the night, clutching the photo. Her phone buzzes as she sprints down the street.
Unknown Number
Good. You're ready for the next step.
Ellie
Panicking. The next step?! What does that mean?
Unknown Number
"You will know when you see it. Look for the light."
Ellie
Confused. What light—
Ellie stops as she sees a bright glow coming from the forest at the edge of town.
Into the forest
{Ellie stands frozen at the edge of the forest, staring at the glowing light in the distance.}
Ellie
This can't be real...
Ellie
But what choice do I have?
Ellie takes a deep breath and steps into the forest,clutching the photograph tightly.
{The forest is eerily silent, with only the sound of her footsteps crunching leave }
Ellie
Why does this place feel so familiar?
Ellie
It's like I've been here before...
Unknown Number
"Keep moving. you're close."
Ellie
Close to what?! Can you stop being cryptic for five seconds?!
Ellie hears a brunch snap behind her and spins around, heart pounding.
A figure steps out from the shadows:Liam.
Liam
Ellie, you shouldn't be here.
Ellie stares at Liam, shocked.
Ellie
Liam?! What are you doing here?
Liam
Serious, I could ask you the same thing.
Ellie
accusingly, you freaked out earlier and ran away. What are you hiding from me?!
Liam
sighs, it's not safe to talk here. Come with me.
Ellie
No way! I'm not going anywhere until you explain what's going on.
Liam hesitates, looking around nervously.
Liam
They're watching us, Ellie. If you stay here, they'll find you.
Ellie
angrily, who's they?! Why does everyone keep saying that?!
Liam
quietly. You already know. You've just forgotten.
Ellie holds up the photograph, shaking it in front of him.
Ellie
Forgotten What, Liam? Why am I in this picture with you? And who's the girl?
Liam looks at the photograph, and his face softens.
Liam
(Whispers) That's Ivy.
Ellie
Confused, Ivy? Who's Ivy?
Liam
Looks away. She was... your sister.
Ellie's eyes widened in shock.
Ellie
My what?! I don't have a sister!
Ellie
Angrily. Stop lying to me! If I had a sister, I'd remember her!
Liam
Bitterly. Not after what they did to you.
The glowing light grows brighter, pulsing like a heartbeat.
Ellie
Distracted. What is that light?
Liam
It’s a warning. We need to leave.
Ellie
I'm not leaving until I get answers!
The light suddenly flares, illuminating the forest. Shadows twist unnaturally and whisper fill the air.
Ellie
terrified.Did you hear that?!
Liam
Grabs her arm. Ellie, we have to go NOW.
Ellie pulls away, her voice trembling.
Ellie
No! I need to know the truth!
Liam
desperately. if you stay here, you'll never remember! you'll be trapped just like Ivy was!
A shadowy figure emerges from the light is form shifting and indistinct.
voice
"Ellie, come closer."
Ellie
Mesmerized, That voice... is so familiar...
Liam
Yelling, Ellie, don't listen to It!
Ellie takes a step toward the light. Ignoring Liam's protest.
Ellie
Softly. Ivy... is that you?
The light envelopes Ellie as Liam screams her name. Her vision goes white.
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