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.
Comments
Rea
love it. Keep the good work up /Determined//Smile/
2025-01-27
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