The screen fades in on a modern dining room, lit by the golden hue of early evening. A sturdy wooden table stands at the center, a folded outfit laid out neatly on it: wet-look black leggings, a white fitted top, and a pair of heels. Lauren Rice enters the room confidently, nude, her movements elegant and unhurried. She’s alone, fresh from the shower, her damp hair cascading down her back. The atmosphere is calm—music hums softly from a nearby speaker, upbeat and stylish. She approaches the table and picks up the leggings, stepping into them gracefully. The camera lingers on the subtle sheen of the fabric as she pulls them up snug against her hips. She then lifts the white top, sliding it over her head, smoothing it into place. A final glance in the mirror confirms what she already knows—she looks amazing. Without warning, a masked figure steps from the shadows. Before she can scream, he's on her—grabbing her firmly, covering her mouth. A moment of chaos and struggling, then— Lauren is now tied to the dining table, repurposed into a makeshift stage of restraint. Her arms are secured at the wrists and elbows, bound tightly with rope that loops behind and beneath the table. Her knees and ankles are similarly roped, her mobility completely taken. She stares at the door, breathing hard, muffled sounds escaping her lips. The masked intruder re-enters, calm and methodical. He adds a ball gag, then a tight wrap gag over it. Lauren winces, eyes flashing with defiance. He steps back, silent, then vanishes into the shadows—leaving her alone in the dim light. The music returns, slowed and eerie now, as the camera slowly pulls back, leaving us with the image of Lauren struggling—but alert, alive, and unbroken.