Where They Wait

Recently laid off from his newspaper job and desperate for work, war correspondent Nick Bishop reluctantly accepts a humbling assignment: writing a profile of a new mindfulness app called Clarity. It’s easy money and a chance to return to his hometown after years away. The app itself seems unremarkable, offering familiar features like white noise and guided meditations. But the “Sleep Songs” are different—a woman’s hauntingly beautiful voice sings a ballad that feels more like a warning than a lullaby. Strangely, it works, bringing deep, restful sleep.

But with the sleep come nightmares—vivid, chilling dreams where a dead woman calls Nick by name, whispering guidance that feels more like threats. Even when he’s awake, her voice lingers. As these nightmares start to bleed into his daily life, Nick makes a terrifying discovery: the creators of Clarity aren’t interested in his article—they’re interested in him.