A Descent into Darkness
The moment Elisabeth turned to leave the basement, her father’s betrayal was fully revealed. Subdued by a chloroform-soaked towel and left in the darkness of the cellar, the reality of her situation dawned on her; she had not just aided in a simple construction project but had effectively imprisoned herself at her father’s behest.
At just 18 years old, Elisabeth woke up, trapped and confused, to make a chilling revelation—she hadn’t just helped her father finish a DIY project; she’d literally installed the door on her prison cell.