I would like to begin this tale as a short story. I had posted the very first draft on another platform, which got deleted for violation of strict content guidelines. This would be the early version of the story in its entirety. If anyone is reading this, I hope it entertains you proper. A slow-building, psychological thriller it is. I have always wanted to write and I am finally putting this down into words. I'm happy enough with that. -M.P.F. ------- You can believe what you want, we all believe in something even if that's nothing. Something happened that night, or however long it was; it's changed me forever, maybe even for the better. But most of all, undeniably, it scared me. ~ Ellenala *TRIGGER WARNING* Includes reference to drugs, suicide, graphic depictions, and others