Shadows of Deception

[The scene opens to a dimly lit room, casting long shadows across the walls. JESSICA, a young woman in her mid-20s, sits alone at a table, nervously tapping her fingers.]

JESSICA:(whispering to herself)Just keep calm, Jessica. You've got this.

[The sound of footsteps approaching interrupts her thoughts. She quickly glances around, searching for the source.]

[INT. DARK CORRIDOR - NIGHT]

[A shadowy figure moves stealthily down a dark corridor, their footsteps echoing ominously against the walls.]

[INT. DIMLY LIT ROOM - CONTINUOUS]

[Jessica's heart races as the figure enters the room, their face obscured by the darkness.]

JESSICA:(voice trembling)Who are you? What do you want?

[The figure remains silent, their presence imposing and unsettling.]

[INT. DARK CORRIDOR - CONTINUOUS]

[The shadowy figure continues to navigate the labyrinthine corridors, their intentions unclear.]

[INT. DIMLY LIT ROOM - CONTINUOUS]

[Jessica's fear intensifies as the figure moves closer, the dim light revealing a glint of metal in their hand.]

JESSICA:(voice quavering)Please... don't hurt me.

[With a sudden burst of courage, Jessica lunges for the nearby phone, desperately dialing for help.]

[INT. DARK CORRIDOR - CONTINUOUS]

[The figure pauses, a sinister smile playing on their lips as they listen to the frantic dial tone echoing down the corridor.]

[INT. DIMLY LIT ROOM - CONTINUOUS]

[Jessica's heart sinks as she realizes the phone line has been cut. She turns to confront the figure, only to find them gone, leaving nothing but a lingering sense of dread in their wake.]

[INT. DARK CORRIDOR - CONTINUOUS]

[The figure disappears into the shadows, their true identity shrouded in mystery.]

[FADE OUT.]