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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