

Chapter Three: Shadows in the Hall
Maddie hides in a small closet as the intruder moves through the Phi Mu house, the sound of footsteps echoing through the darkened rooms. Clutching her phone and sketchbook, she struggles to stay calm, realizing staying hidden won’t keep her safe forever. The killer seems to be searching, deliberately hunting her, heightening Maddie’s fear. Shadows shift across the floor, and every creak makes her heart pound. When a whisper calls her name, Maddie knows the intruder is close, aware of her hiding place. Panic turns into determination as she prepares to defend herself, knowing she must act before it’s too late.
