10.

Sarah wakes up early Monday morning, feeling refreshed and ready to start her day. She takes a leisurely bath, using her favorite lavender-scented bubble bath to create a relaxing atmosphere. After her bath, she brushes her teeth, flosses, and gargles with mouthwash to ensure that her breath is fresh and her teeth are sparkling clean. She heads to the kitchen to make breakfast, her favorite meal of the day. She pulls out her cast iron skillet and begins to cook a hearty breakfast of eggs, bacon, and toast.

The aroma of sizzling bacon fills the air, making her stomach growl with anticipation. As she sits down in her living room to eat her breakfast while watching the news, she receives a phone call from the Human Resources manager at her company. "Hello Sarah, this is Dan from H.R. I'm sorry to inform you that we have to let you go.

Our records indicate that you used the company credit card at a nightclub last weekend, which is in direct violation of our policies. We have conducted a thorough investigation and have found that there is no evidence to support your claim that you used the card for business expenses.

We will provide you with an exit interview and further details on your severance package. I'm sorry it had to end like this, but we have no choice but to terminate your employment with the company." Dan said in a professional and matter-of-fact tone.

Sarah's heart sank. She knew that she hadn't used the company credit card for anything other than business expenses. She tried to explain this to Dan, but he was insistent that their records indicated otherwise. Sarah realized that she was being set up, but by whom?

Sarah's hands shook as she dialed Mia's number. Tears streamed down her face, landing on her phone screen. She hoped that Mia would pick up the phone and help her through this nightmare. When Mia answered, Sarah's voice was choked with sobs as she told her what had happened. She explained that she had no memory of using the company credit card and begged Mia to testify that she didn't use it. However, Mia's response was not what she had expected. Mia told her that she thought she did use it by mistake because she was drunk.

Sarah's memories started coming back, but they were fragmented and disjointed. She tried to piece together what had happened that night, but it was like trying to complete a puzzle with missing pieces. Suddenly, she remembered something that made her blood run cold. She knew that Mia was behind the setup, and that her neighbor had knocked her out and Mia had covered it up by saying she got drunk. She didn't want to let on that she knew the truth, so she pretended to agree with Mia and admitted that she must have used the credit card by mistake.

After hanging up the phone, Sarah realized that she couldn't use her laptop or phone. She suspected that Mia and her neighbor might have bugged her devices, and she didn't want to give them any more ammunition against her.

Sarah's heart raced as she tried to make sense of what was happening around her. She knew that something was wrong, but she couldn't put her finger on it. She suspected that Mia and her neighbor were involved in some kind of scheme, but she didn't know the full scope of her situation. She was afraid to confront Mia or anyone else because she didn't want to make things worse.

Sarah felt trapped and alone. She didn't know who to turn to for help, and she didn't know how to get out of this mess. She spent hours trying to piece together the clues, but everything she found only led to more questions. She couldn't shake the feeling that she was being watched, and she was afraid to leave her apartment.

As the days passed, Sarah became more and more paranoid. She couldn't trust anyone, not even her friends. She was afraid that they might be involved in the scheme too. She stopped answering her phone and avoided social media. She knew that she had to be careful, but she didn't know how to protect herself.

As Sarah drove towards her parents' home, she couldn't shake the feeling that she was being followed. She checked her rearview mirror every few seconds, but she didn't see anything suspicious. She tried to focus on the road ahead, but her mind kept wandering back to Mia and the scheme.

When she arrived at her parents' home, she felt relieved. She knew that she was safe here, at least for the time being. She spent the next few days unpacking and settling in. She tried to put the scheme out of her mind, but she couldn't help but wonder what was going on.

A few days later, Sarah received another text message from Mia. "Hey, I heard that you moved back with your parents. That's too bad about your job. Are you doing okay?"

Sarah knew that she had to be careful with her response. She didn't want to reveal too much, but she also didn't want to raise any suspicions. "Yeah, I'm doing okay. It's tough being out of work, but I'm trying to stay positive."

Mia responded quickly. "I know how you feel. I've been there too. If you need anything, just let me know."

Sarah didn't know what to make of Mia's offer. She knew that she couldn't trust her, but she also didn't want to push her away. She decided to play it safe. "Thanks, I appreciate it. I'll let you know if I need anything."

Over the next few weeks, Sarah kept a low profile. She didn't leave her parents' house unless she had to, and she avoided social media and phone calls. She knew that she had to be careful, but she also didn't want to let the scheme control her life.

Sarah sat at her desk, scrolling through her social media feed. She was bored and looking for something to do. Suddenly, she received a notification from an unknown sender. It was a package that had been delivered to her. She was hesitant to open it, but her curiosity got the best of her.

Inside the package, she found a note and a flash drive. The note read, "I know that you don't trust me, but I want to help you. This flash drive contains all of the information that I have on Project 08. Use it wisely."

Sarah's heart raced as she read the note. Who was this person? And what was Project 08? She took a deep breath and decided to take a chance and look at the flash drive. As she started to go through the files, she realized that the flash drive contained information about her past that she was unaware of.

The files on the drive contained information on project 08, some of the information revealed that Sarah's real name is Uriel, the files also had information on her parents which turn out to not really be her parents but actually agents for a special clandestine operations agency for some underground group or company called "Black Lake".

Sarah's hands shook as she read through the files. She couldn't believe what she was seeing. Her parents weren't really her parents? And what was Black Lake? She decided to keep this information to herself, not knowing who she could trust.

Sarah: "What the hell is Project 08? And why do they have information on me? This can't be real. My parents aren't really my parents? What is going on?"

As she continued to look she realized that her parents, aren't her parents, that Mia isn't her friend and that everyone she knows around her is actually an agent for Black Lake. She felt like she was living in a nightmare. She decided to hide the flash drive underneath her floorboard under her bed in her bedroom and tried to go about her daily life as if nothing had changed.

Sarah: "I need to keep this safe. I can't let anyone find out what I know. I don't know what to do, but I need to figure it out before it's too late."

But Sarah couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong. She couldn't trust anyone, not even her closest friends. She felt like she was being watched, like someone was always following her. She decided to keep the information

Despite her fears, Sarah kept her cool and continued to go about her daily routine. She tried to act normal, but she couldn't shake the feeling that someone was watching her every move. She didn't know who to trust, but she knew that she had to be careful.

Days turned into weeks, and Sarah continued to live her life in fear. She couldn't help but feel like she was being followed everywhere she went. She tried to ignore it, but the feeling only grew stronger.

One day, Sarah received a text message from an unknown number. The message read, "I know what you know. Meet me at the park at midnight if you want to live."

Sarah's heart raced as she read the message. Who was this person? And how did they know what she knew? She tried to think of a way out, but she knew that she had to go to the park if she wanted to survive.

Sarah: "What do they want from me? I can't ignore this. I have to go to the park and find out what's going on."

Sarah spent the rest of the day preparing for her meeting with the unknown person. She packed a bag with everything she thought she might need, including the flash drive with the information on Project 08.

As midnight approached, Sarah made her way to the park. She tried to stay calm, but her heart was racing. She didn't know what to expect, but she knew that she had to be prepared for anything.

As she arrived at the park, she saw a figure standing in the shadows. She couldn't make out who it was, but she knew that it was the person who had sent her the message.

Sarah: "Who are you? What do you want from me?"

The figure stepped out of the shadows, revealing their face. It was someone that Sarah had never seen before, but they looked familiar. They smiled at her, and Sarah knew that she was in trouble.

The stranger: "Hello, Sarah. I've been waiting for you."