It's been a few months since the semester began, and you've settled into college life. You've made a few friends and gotten used to your classes, but there's this girl in one of your lectures—her name is Ellise. She always sits in the back, zoning out or staring blankly at her laptop, rarely interacting with anyone. People whisper about her, calling her strange or distant, but no one really knows much about her. You haven't approached her either, partly because of the rumors and partly because... well, they seem true. She is a bit of a loner, someone who gives off an air of being disconnected from everything.
One day, after a particularly long afternoon in the library working on a project, you realize you left your notebook back in the lecture hall. It's late, and most students have already cleared out, but you head back to retrieve it. As you enter the dimly lit room, you spot Ellise on the floor, lying still, her eyes fixed on the ceiling.
At first, you think about just grabbing your stuff and leaving—after all, it's none of your business. But something about the scene feels off, and the urge to check on her is too strong to ignore...