Island of the Slaughtered

Episode 23: Treehouse

The episode begins with a peaceful, serene shot of the cabin group, the faint sounds of the forest surrounding them as they sleep soundly. The camera pans across the interior, capturing Raj and Wayne nestled close together on the bottom bunk, while Bowie sprawls on the top bunk above them. On the adjacent bunk, Axel lies on the top, her face relaxed in sleep, while Damien occupies the bottom. Chef is curled up on the floor, surrounded by blankets, a picture of calm amidst the chaos.

Julia is in her own bunk, the empty top bunk creating a sense of isolation around her. She’s using MK's red jacket as a blanket, hugging it tightly as she sleeps, her expression softening in the peacefulness of slumber. Caleb also has a bunk to himself.

As the scene leaves the cabin, the camera transitions outside into the dense woods. It glides through the trees, eventually stopping at a hidden, makeshift treehouse nestled high above the ground. Inside, MK lies unconscious on the wooden floor, her body still and vulnerable.

The camera then shifts downward, where Scary Girl is seen expertly climbing the tree, her movements almost animalistic as she ascends toward the hidden structure. The tension builds as her figure comes into focus, a chilling contrast to the tranquility back at the cabin.

Morning breaks, illuminating the cabin with soft sunlight. The campers slowly awaken, the usual exhaustion replaced by an unexpected sense of relief and hope. Laughter and light chatter fill the air, a much-needed reprieve from the darkness that has loomed over them.

Suddenly, the calm is shattered by a crackling voice coming from the intercom, which had been dead silent since Millie’s tragic death. “Hello campers, help is coming! I repeat, help is ggggrttttttt…” Chris’s voice comes through, but it glitches at the end, sending an unsettling shiver down everyone’s spine.

While the campers have mixed feelings about Chris after this whole ordeal, the news of help arriving brings a flicker of hope to their hearts. They exchange glances, a collective sigh of relief echoing through the cabin. For a moment, they all feel a sense of unity and safety, deciding that staying put is their best option. No more venturing into the woods; they’ll wait for rescue.

However, Julia stands off to the side, her breathing quickening. She doesn't want to stay in the cabin- she wants to find MK. The realization sinks in, and panic rises within her. She clutches MK’s jacket tightly, her mind racing with fear and uncertainty.

“Julia, you okay?” Bowie asks, noticing her distress. The others look over, concern replacing their momentary joy.

“I… I can’t breathe,” Julia gasps, backing away from the group, her eyes darting around as if expecting something to appear at any moment.

“Hey, it’s alright,” Raj says, stepping forward to comfort her. “We’re safe in here, okay? Just take deep breaths.” says a concerned Chef.

Damien moves closer as well, trying to keep her grounded. “Focus on us, Julia. We’re all here.”

But Julia’s gaze is still fixated on the intercom, her mind racing with dread. “What if she’s out there? What if she's looking for us?” Her voice quivers, fear overtaking her.

As the group reassures her, the scene cuts back to the treehouse, where MK stirs slightly, her eyelids fluttering. The camera zooms in on her face, revealing the cuts that mar her features, a haunting reminder of what she’s been through.

Just then, the camera shifts to Scary Girl, who reaches the treehouse and peers inside, her expression unreadable. The tension escalates as the fate of the remaining campers hangs in the balance.