Chapter 16: Lost

I sank into the cushions of my dimly lit living room, feeling the weight of the world pressing down on me like a heavy burden. My mind was a whirlwind of confusion and fear, each thought more tormenting than the last.

The memories of recent days were like a haunting specter, refusing to leave me be. Carmen's rejection of my love cut deep, and the discovery of supposed incriminating evidence against me only fueled my paranoia and rage. The image of her terrified face haunted me, a stark reminder of the darkness within.

He had acted impulsively, lashing out at Carmen in a fit of anger and desperation. The memory of her terrified face haunted him, a constant reminder of the darkness that lurked within him.

But it was the nightmares that plagued me most. Night after night, I was tormented by visions of Mira, my deceased ex-wife. Her ghostly figure loomed over me, her eyes accusing and filled with pain.

I knew I needed help. My mental state was deteriorating rapidly, and I felt like I was