An eight-year-old girl sleeps alone, but every morning she complains that her bed feels “too small.” When her mother checks the security camera at 2 a.m., she breaks down in silent tears….

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Outline / Story Structure

Title (tentative): Too Small

1. Opening (Hook) – 250 words

  • Introduce the girl, her mother, and the “too small” comment.

  • Create a subtle sense of unease; small details feel off.

2. Discovery / Suspense – 600 words

  • The mother, curious and slightly concerned, checks the security camera at 2 a.m.

  • What she sees is unsettling but ambiguous (shadows, a figure, or movement).

  • Build tension; hint at something supernatural or psychological.

3. Investigation / Escalation – 800 words

  • Mother tries to rationalize: maybe it’s a dream, sleepwalking, or imagination.

  • She checks the room for logical causes: new furniture, shadows, noises.

  • The girl’s complaints increase, describing details the mother can’t explain.

  • Introduce mysterious occurrences—objects slightly moved, whispers, cold spots.

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