Spectrum ill : ep 1

After a taxing day at college, Adam returns home, feeling drained. Despite the exhaustion, he remains keenly aware that the individual he's engaging with, who claims to be Jay, is not the genuine article.

Adam sprawls on the couch, pondering how he ended up entangled in this situation. Suddenly, Jay emerges from the bathroom, greeting Adam with concern: 'Hey, Adam, you seem a bit down.' Adam glances at Jay, then averts his gaze, fixating on the floor, attempting to evade the interaction.

Jay: 'Oh, I have an idea to cheer you up! How about we hit up an ice cream shop!' Adam shoots him a slightly annoyed look: 'It's the middle of winter.' Jay retorts: 'You can indulge in ice cream anytime, regardless of the weather.

Adam's irritation intensifies, catching Jay's attention as he moves closer to the couch. "Hey, is something bothering you? Did a classmate get on your nerves?" Adam retorts, "Why does it matter to you?" Jay's gaze falls to the ground slightly, "Well, you're a new roommate, and even though we're still getting to know each other, I want you to feel at ease and settled in."

Adam finds himself torn between Jay's apparent kindness and the lingering doubt about his authenticity. A moment of silence hangs in the air before Jay rises from the couch, saying, "I'll leave you some space to ponder, sorry." With Jay's departure to the room, Adam remains lost in his thoughts,

unable to shake off the distrust towards Jay.

He dozes off, drifting into a dream where he's enveloped in darkness, whispers echoing around him, some distinct, others muffled. Confusion clouds his expression as he tentatively calls out, 'Hello?' A mysterious female voice breaks the silence, cryptically stating, 'Friday the 12th, you'll see, and you'll uncover what lies within the enigma.' Startled awake, he feels the weight of hard shells on his arms, releasing a mix of frustration and relief as he settles back, pondering the cryptic message from his dream.

He observes the profound quietness, finding solace in it as he rises to his feet. Peering into Jay's room, he notices the figure, asleep or whoever they claim to be. To dispel his discomfort, he opts to step out, grabbing his keys before exiting the house. The chorus of crickets serenades him, painting a ghostly ambiance in the deserted streets at this late hour. The eerie tranquility adds an intriguing layer to the scene.

He ventures a bit beyond the house and encounters a missing person poster seeking a guy named Jeff Woods or Jeffrey Allen Woods. The image and description depict a seemingly nice individual, evoking a tinge of sadness knowing his family is searching for him. As he follows the trail, a series of other missing posters emerge, each representing individuals ranging from ages 6 to 30. The proliferation of these posters hints at a deeper mystery surrounding the disappearances in the area.

Adam's thoughts swirl with confusion as he encounters the name Tim Wright or Timothy Joshua Wright on a missing poster, reminiscent of Jay's deceased article. The poster's declaration of Tim's disappearance triggers a lingering question in Adam's mind: How could the interviewers have spoken with Tim if he's also missing? The enigma deepens, casting a veil of mystery over the situation.

Adam's unsettling encounter with the mysterious figure in a suit leaves him with a sense of unease. Despite his repeated glances behind him, the feeling of being followed or watched persists, sending shivers down his spine. The eerie disappearance of the tall man intensifies Adam's growing apprehension as he makes his way home, each step weighed down by the invisible specter of surveillance.

Adam cautiously locks the door behind him, only to be surprised by Jay's unexpected presence. Jay, speaking on the phone, mentions to Samuel, "Oh by the way, is it okay if I bring my roommate along? I promise he wouldn't cause any harm."

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