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As Frances prepares to make her move towards the stairs, determined to warn her friends of the imminent danger lurking below, Lila moves with lightning speed, blocking her path with a sudden and unexpected maneuver.

Frances freezes as Lila's hand clamps down on her shoulder with a vice-like grip, her heart pounding with a mixture of fear and adrenaline. She tries to break free, but Lila's strength is formidable, her hold unyielding.

Lila's eyes bore into Frances with an intensity that sends shivers down her spine. "I don't think you understand the gravity of the situation, Frances," she says, her voice low and menacing. "You're not going anywhere."

Frances struggles against Lila's grasp, her mind racing as she tries to formulate a plan of escape. But Lila's grip only tightens, her expression twisted with malice as she revels in her newfound power.

With a sinking feeling in her heart, Frances realizes that she's trapped, alone and vulnerable in the clutches of a cold-blooded killer. Her friends remain oblivious to the danger lurking just below, leaving Frances to face Lila's wrath alone.

But even in the face of overwhelming odds, Frances refuses to give up hope. With every fiber of her being, she clings to the belief that she can outsmart Lila and find a way to escape, to warn her friends before it's too late.

As the seconds tick by, Frances knows that she must act quickly if she's to have any chance of survival. With her heart pounding in her chest and adrenaline coursing through her veins, she braces herself for the battle ahead, ready to confront the killer and fight for her life.

Upstairs, in the safety of Ethan's house, the friend group continues their conversation, oblivious to the unfolding drama below. Ethan and Emily engage in a lively debate, while William sits back, a faint smile playing on his lips as he watches his friends.

As the night wears on, William excuses himself from the conversation, citing the need to fetch more drinks from the basement. With a casual wave, he disappears from view, leaving Ethan and Emily to continue their discussion.

Alone in the dimly lit hallway, William's smile fades, replaced by a cold determination that belies his outward demeanor. He moves with purpose, his steps quick and silent as he makes his way down the stairs to the basement.

In the darkness below, Lila waits patiently, her eyes gleaming with anticipation as she listens for the sound of William's approach. When he finally appears, she nods in approval, a silent understanding passing between them.

Without a word, William joins Lila, his expression unreadable as they exchange a knowing glance. Together, they form a formidable alliance, united by a dark secret that binds them together.

As Frances struggles against Lila's grip, her thoughts turn to her friends upstairs, unaware of the danger lurking just below. She knows that time is running out, that she must find a way to escape before it's too late.

But as she looks into Lila's eyes, Frances realizes with a sinking feeling in her heart that she's not the only one keeping secrets. And as the truth slowly dawns on her, she knows that the friend group's greatest threat may be closer than she ever could have imagined.

Upstairs, Ethan and Emily continue their conversation, unaware that their friend William has betrayed them. And as they laugh and joke, oblivious to the danger that lurks just beneath their feet, Frances knows that she must find a way to warn them before it's too late.

After a few moments, William and Lila reappear, each carrying a tray of drinks as they make their way back upstairs to rejoin the friend group. Their expressions are carefully neutral, betraying no hint of the sinister plot unfolding below.

As they rejoin Ethan and Emily, William places the tray of drinks on the table with a casual smile, his demeanor unchanged. Lila follows suit, her gaze sweeping over the group with practiced ease as she settles back into her seat.

The friend group exchanges pleasantries, unaware of the danger that lurks just beneath the surface. Ethan and Emily chat animatedly, their laughter filling the room as they enjoy each other's company.

But as Frances remains downstairs, trapped in the clutches of her captors, she knows that time is running out. With each passing moment, the threat to her friends grows greater, and she must find a way to warn them before it's too late.

Frances' mind races as she considers her options, her heart pounding with fear and desperation. She knows that she can't face Lila and William alone, but she refuses to give up hope.

With a newfound determination, Frances prepares to make her move, ready to confront the killers and expose the truth once and for all. And as she braces herself for the inevitable confrontation that lies ahead, she knows that her friends' lives—and her own—hang in the balance, poised on the brink of a terrifying showdown that will change everything.