Echoes of Her

A seemingly charming but deeply disturbed serial killer kidnaps women who resemble “her,” the one who got away. Locking them away in a hidden, soundproof room within his apartment. Exposing them to weeks of psychological manipulation until something doesn’t align perfectly, and the voices within his mind remind him that he will never be good enough for “her.” His mind begins to spiral, and he starts to dissociate which ultimately leads to his victim’s death, completely unaware of the mess, until the dissociation lifts to find himself covered in blood. Each victim experiences complete darkness for days at a time, waking only to find that a single lamp hangs in the center of the room, startled to find a masked man lingering within the shadows, patiently studying his prey. His obsession with masks stems from the feeling of being ashamed and powerless against the woman who broke his heart. He withholds food, water and basic needs, slowly breadcrumbing incentives that force dependency. This dependency creates a bond, the feeling that this man is their only security. His small acts of kindness force his victims to develop an emotional attachment or even loyalty towards him. Their minds so debilitated that even when given the chance to escape, they refuse to run. He conditions his victims to accept their captivity as part of a twisted fantasy, he dresses them and grooms them in a mirror image of “her.” This pattern of the serial killer’s obsession is repeated in a never-ending cycle, until his mind snaps, killing his victim in the process. He will soon find out that his latest victim is different.