Ejike Izu

ROOM CONTINUITY: Same apartment. Same window, curtains, kitchen, drying rack, pan, furniture and wall positions. Warm indoor lights remain ON. Maya slowly raises the cast-iron pan. She stares at the motionless silhouette behind the curtain. MAYA (loud, shaking, meant to be heard through the glass) “I have a phone in my hand and I will call the police right now—” Silence. The figure outside doesn't answer. It doesn't move. Maya's breathing becomes heavier. The warm apartment suddenly feels frighteningly exposed despite every light being on. She takes one cautious step toward the window. CAMERA: From behind Maya, looking toward the curtained window. The silhouette remains barely visible through the fabric. No sudden movements. Let the stillness create the tension.