Whispers in the Dark

Interview #12

"Interview with Liu Woods: Years Later"

Interviewer: "Today, we have a very special guest with us: Liu Woods. Liu, thank you for agreeing to this interview. It's been several years since the tragic events involving your brother, Jeff Woods. How have you been coping since then?"

Liu Woods: "It's been a long journey, filled with ups and downs. There were times when it felt impossible to move forward, but I've had a lot of support from my friends and family. It's still hard to think about everything that happened, but I've tried to find some semblance of normalcy."

Interviewer: "Your brother's actions left a deep impact on many people. How did you manage to deal with the stigma and the memories associated with those events?"

Liu Woods: "It wasn't easy. For a long time, I isolated myself, trying to come to terms with what Jeff had done and what he had become. The memorial we created helped a lot. It was a way for us to remember the good times and to try and heal. Over time, I realized that I couldn't let his actions define my life. I had to find a way to live beyond the shadow of those events."

Interviewer: "There's been a lot of speculation about Jeff's disappearance and his possible whereabouts. Have you had any contact with him since then?"

Liu Woods: (pauses, taking a deep breath) "Yes, actually. There was one night, a few months after everything happened. It was late, and I was just about to go to bed when I heard a noise outside my window. At first, I thought it was just my imagination, but then I saw him. Jeff."

Interviewer: "That must have been quite a shock. Can you tell us more about that encounter?"

Liu Woods: "It was surreal. He looked different—hardened, more intense. But there was something in his eyes, a flicker of the brother I once knew. He didn't say much, just stood there for a while, looking at me. When he finally spoke, his voice was calm but filled with a kind of sadness."

Interviewer: "What did he say?"

Liu Woods: "He told me he was sorry for everything that had happened. He said he never wanted things to turn out this way. But then he also said that he couldn't stop what he had become. That the darkness inside him had taken over. He warned me to stay away from him, that he was dangerous."

Interviewer: "How did you respond to that?"

Liu Woods: "I wanted to reach out to him, to help him, but he disappeared into the night before I could say anything. It was like he was a ghost, there one moment and gone the next. It left me with a lot of conflicting emotions. I was relieved to see he was alive, but also heartbroken to see what he had become."

Interviewer: "Do you think there's any hope for Jeff to find redemption?"

Liu Woods: "I don't know. Part of me wants to believe that there's still a chance for him to come back from this, to find some kind of peace. But another part of me knows that the darkness he talked about might be too strong. All I can do is hope that wherever he is, he finds a way to fight it."

Interviewer: "Thank you for sharing your story, Liu. Your strength and resilience are truly inspiring. Is there anything else you'd like to say?"

Liu Woods: "I just want people to remember that Jeff wasn't always a monster. He was a victim too, in a lot of ways. And I hope that by sharing my story, others might be able to find some understanding and compassion for those who are struggling with their own darkness."

Interviewer: "Thank you, Liu. Your words carry a powerful message. We wish you all the best as you continue to move forward."