The Roommate That Wasn’t There Scene 1: The Arrival The protagonist (Alex) arrives home early from work, setting down a bag on the kitchen counter. As they walk toward their bedroom, they notice their roommate Madison's door is slightly ajar. Alex hesitates but peeks inside. Scene 2: The Empty Room Alex pushes the door open to reveal an empty room—no furniture, no belongings, just bare walls. Dust motes float in the dim light. Confused, Alex texts Madison: “Hey, did you move out?” The reply comes instantly: “I’ll be home soon. Don’t go in my room.” Alex frowns, their unease growing. A soft creak pulls their attention to the closet door, which is now slightly open. Scene 3: The Breathing Alex slowly approaches the closet. The room is silent except for faint, uneven breathing coming from the dark interior. Alex stops just short of the door, whispering, “Madison?” The breathing stops. Scene 4: The Escape Terrified, Alex bolts to their bedroom, locking the door behind them. Heart racing, they hear heavy footsteps in the hallway, stopping outside their door. Knock. Knock. Knock. A whisper comes from the other side: “I’m home.” The doorknob rattles violently. Alex grabs a lamp, trembling, ready to defend themselves. Suddenly, the noise stops. Scene 5: The Reveal Morning light filters into the apartment. Alex cautiously exits their room to find the hallway empty. Madison’s door is now closed. Alex slowly opens it again, revealing the same bare, untouched room. On the closet door, a single message is scratched into the wood: “Still here.” The screen fades to black as faint breathing starts again.