Maddy: mutters in a strange tongue, eyes glaring Th-th-th-tha...m-m-m...
Stranger
What the hell, Maddy?! Are you okay?
snarls in a low, guttural voice I am not okay! They're coming for me!
Stranger
Who's coming? What's happening?
grabs a nearby object and starts knocking it against the wall, her movements frantic They'll find us! We can't escape!
Stranger
Maddy calm down! We need to figure this out!
pauses, breathing heavily Figure what out? That I'm losing my mind? That I'm going insane?
Stranger
No! You're not insane! Just... scared. And that's okay. We'll get through this together.
looks into Stranger's eyes, a flicker of vulnerability Scared...? Yeah, I guess I am. But what if there's no escaping this madness?
Stranger
There always is, Maddy. We just have to fight for it. Come on, let's go to the living room and figure something out.
hesitates for a moment, then nods Okay... I'll try. But if we go there, we better be prepared for anything.
Stranger
Alright, Maddy. Let's go. And remember, we have each other's backs.
grabs a nearby flashlight, turning it on to pierce the darkness Alright, let's go before it's too late.
Stranger
Alright, Maddy. Stay close and keep your eyes peeled.
whispers urgently Wait... did you hear that? Something's moving upstairs.
Stranger
Shit, Maddy. Stay quiet. I'll go check it out.
As Stranger heads upstairs to investigate, a loud bang echoes through the house. Maddy gasps, covering her mouth with her hand as she looks around nervously.
Stranger
Fuck! Stay here, Maddy. I'm going to see what that was.
whispers urgently Be careful... I've never felt anything like this before.
Stranger
I will be. Just...don't lock the door.
whispers Okay... but if you take too long, I'm coming after you.
Stranger
Don't worry, Maddy. I'll be back soon. Just... keep yourself safe down here.
whispers to herself, gripping the flashlight tightly Keep myself safe...? I'm not sure if I can anymore. But I have to try.
Stranger
comes running back downstairs, breathing heavily Maddy! I found... something in the attic. You need to see this.
nods, her eyes wide with curiosity and fear I...I need to see it. Lead the way.
Stranger
Alright, Maddy. Follow me. And be ready for anything.
takes a deep breath, her voice shaking Okay... lead the way.
Stranger
leads Maddy upstairs to the attic, opening the door slowly This is... fucked up.
gasps, her eyes widening as she sees the attic What the fuck is this place?!