The Unfamiliar Father (1).

Family is the strongest bond that anyone could ever have. The little time that Audrey and her brother, Alexander spent together was one of the best thing that has ever happened in the life.

The errand their father sent them on was a tedious one that would waste their time and energy.

The siblings' blood ran cold at their father's directive. They were tasked with finding their mother, and forbidden from calling her - a violation of his orders would have dire consequences.

They feared their father's temper and his unwavering command. Obeying him was the only option..

One of them had to muster the courage to uncover the hidden and unsettling truth about their duplicitous father.

Audrey had observed his chilling transformation since he'd left the household - while he tried to conceal it, she sensed the dark change in him. She resolved to confront him in the future, determined to confront the truth no matter the cost.

She was sure that despite the potential dangers, she knew she had to confront her father and uncover the truth, not just for herself, but for the sake of her family. Her resolve to seek answers was unwavering, even as a sense of foreboding hung over her.

At last, the siblings had the opportunity they'd been waiting for. Freedom was within reach, and with it, the chance to liberate their family. The siblings seized the chance to escape, their hearts pounding with anticipation.

As they plotted their route, they felt a surge of agency and empowerment. They were now the architects of their own fate, determined to free themselves and their family from the clutches of their controlling father.

But the clock was ticking, and they knew they had to act fast before their moment of liberation slipped away.

A moment of silence engulfed them both suddenly, Alex asked about the errand that Dad had sent us to do and how weird it had sounded when he knew we could have just called her.

The siblings' conversation was abruptly cut short by the ping of a text message on Audrey's phone.

Their eyes widened as they realized it was from their mother, breaking the eerie silence. In that split second, they knew something wasn't right.

Their mother had been incommunicado for days, and this sudden contact felt ominous, like a clue to the mystery unfolding around them.

Their fingers trembled as they tapped on the message. The words on the screen seemed to mock them, a coded warning, taunting them with riddles and half-truths. They tried to decipher the message, but it seemed to only deepen the mystery, creating more questions than answers.

The siblings exchanged a knowing glance, each silently wondering what rabbit hole they had stumbled into, and if they were prepared for what lay ahead.

The siblings' minds raced, trying to make sense of the cryptic message. They sensed a sinister hand pulling the strings behind the scenes, orchestrating a twisted game of cat and mouse.

Suddenly, a chill ran down their spines as they heard a creak in the hallway. They froze, their eyes darting around the room, searching for the source of the noise.

Had their father followed them all the way here Or was it something... else?