In the age of virtual connections, Jane found comfort in the peace of her work-from-home routine. Her cozy house, free from office chaos, became her sanctuary — a place where she could concentrate and feel safe. Each day flowed predictably,

with the hum of her computer and the gentle rustling of leaves outside creating a soothing rhythm. But one evening, just as the sun dipped behind the horizon and her thoughts were immersed in work, something broke that rhythm — the subtle creak of her front door opening. She smiled, thinking it was James, her boyfriend, home early. But when she greeted him, the silence that followed was chilling…