The monitor went dark. In the reflection of the black screen, Elias saw the door to his own office—the one behind him—slowly begin to click open. If you'd like to take this story further, let me know:
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The video didn't end with a fade to black. It ended with the woman leaning into the lens and whispering something. There was no audio, but Elias could read her lips perfectly. “You’re late.” The monitor went dark