Watcher in the Shadows

As the sun set on the quiet suburban neighborhood, a young woman named Emily returned to her apartment after a long day at work. As she turned the key in the lock, she felt a chill run down her spine. Something felt off. She quickly scanned her apartment, but everything appeared to be in its place. However, as she turned to head to her bedroom, she noticed a piece of paper on her kitchen counter. It read: "I've been watching you. Don't try to leave." Emily's heart began to race as she realized she was not alone in her apartment. She quickly grabbed her phone to call for help, but the line was dead. Suddenly, she heard a noise coming from her bedroom. She slowly crept towards the door, her heart pounding in her chest. As she opened the door, she saw a shadowy figure standing in the corner of her room. Emily tried to run, but the figure grabbed her and dragged her back into the room. As she struggled to break free, she noticed a glint of metal in the figure'...