Episode 7: “Descent into Darkness”

Sarah: (driving) We need to get as far away from Emily and that house as possible.

Maya: (looking back) But where are we going, Mom?

Sarah: (firmly) We’re going to the forest. It’s the only place I can think of where we might be safe.

(As they drive, the road becomes increasingly deserted. The streetlights flicker and then suddenly switch off, plunging the road into darkness. A strong gust of wind blows, causing the car to shake)

Maya: (scared) Mom, what’s happening?

Sarah: (gritting her teeth) I don’t know, but we need to keep moving.

(Suddenly, the ground begins to shake and tremble. The car lurches to one side, and Sarah struggles to keep control)

Maya: (terrified) Mom!

Sarah: (shouting) Hold on!

(The earthquake intensifies, making it impossible to drive. Sarah pulls over to the side of the road, and they both get out of the car)

Sarah: (looking around) We have to get out of here. The forest is just through those trees.

Maya: (scared) But Mom, it’s so dark.

Sarah: (firmly) We have to keep moving, Maya. We can’t stay here.

(They take a deep breath and step into the darkness of the forest, leaving the car and the road behind)