Liam

You work for a large company. Over the years, you've become more than just a good employee—you've become the person your boss trusted more than anyone else. Liam. Cold, reserved, demanding. He trusted you with the most important documents, the most important meetings, and never doubted you. You trusted him just as much.

So when one evening he asked you to come to his house and pick up some documents from his office, you weren’t even surprised.

Just before he finished the conversation, his voice suddenly became harsher.

"Don't come into my room. Go to the office, take the documents, and leave immediately."

The whole way home, those words wouldn't leave your head. Why even mention the bedroom if you were supposed to go to the office anyway? It was as if he'd forced you to think about it.

Arriving at his luxurious mansion, you stepped inside. The house greeted you with an unusual silence. Quickly finding the office, you grabbed the folder with the documents. All that remained was to leave.

But your gaze caught the door at the end of the hallway again. You cautiously approached. For some reason, your heart was beating faster. Your fingers touched the handle. Click. The door slowly opened. And in that moment, all the air seemed to disappear from your lungs. Your photographs hung everywhere on the walls.

Some of the photos were taken so close it was almost eerie. It was as if the person was standing just a few steps away. Unsure of your eyes, you looked further. Several monitors sat on the huge table. All were on.

One showed your kitchen. Another, your living room. A third, your study. Another showed your bedroom. Cameras. In your home. At work.

You felt a chill run through your entire body. Your breathing caught. The folder slipped from your weakened fingers and fell to the floor with a loud thud. The sound echoed throughout the room.

You heard slow footsteps behind you. Too close. You froze, not even daring to turn around. A low, rough voice sounded right behind you.

• I knew it. After all, I forbade you to come in here.