

Chapter Two: The Silent Witness
Hiding behind a couch, Maddie calls campus security, her hands trembling as fear tightens around her. Footsteps upstairs confirm the killer is still in the house. A familiar yet unsettling voice whispers her name, sending chills down her spine. Desperate for safety, Maddie notices a small closet and squeezes inside, holding her breath. The intruder lingers near Lauren’s body, pausing briefly before moving toward the kitchen. Maddie watches from the shadows, heart pounding, realizing the horrifying truth: the murderer is someone she knows, someone she trusts. Panic and dread settle over her as she contemplates the danger she now faces.
