Abandon

Katie Burke, a dedicated graduate student, is overwhelmed by the intense pressures of her academic life. Balancing thesis work and personal issues takes a significant toll on her mental well-being.

Encouraged by her friend Sam, Katie attends a job fair where she is approached by a charming recruiter. Despite the attention, her mind remains focused on completing her thesis and the shadows of her past.

Detective Wade Handler is assigned to investigate the disappearance of Embry Larkin, a wealthy orphan missing for two years. Unbeknownst to him, Embry is Katie's boyfriend, whose mysterious disappearance still haunts her.

As memories of Embry flood her mind, Katie grapples with confusion over whether his disappearance was voluntary or the result of foul play. The emotional weight of his absence becomes a central theme in her life.

To escape her academic pressures, Katie joins Sam and their friends at a party. During the event, she experiences a moment of disbelief when she thinks she spots Embry in the crowd, heightening her emotional turmoil.

Detective Handler uncovers unsettling clues about Embry's disappearance, including unused travel tickets that suggest he was planning to leave. This evidence raises disturbing questions about what truly happened to him.

While working on her thesis, Katie discovers a mysterious number etched into her desk. This number leads her to a chilling encounter in the library where she feels Embry's presence, amplifying her emotional distress.

Katie's mental state deteriorates as she encounters bizarre events, including seeing Embry's eyes on a library shelf. These visions blur the line between reality and her haunting memories.

Compelled by her fractured psyche, Katie confronts her past at Embry's secluded cabin. This encounter spirals into chaos, triggering violent emotions and pent-up frustrations hidden deep within her.

Detective Handler begins to realize the depth of Katie's unstable condition and the complexity of her twisted realities. This understanding leads to a critical juncture in their relationship amidst the turmoil.

In a gripping climax, Katie resorts to deadly measures to protect her secrets, leading to a tragic fate for Handler. The consequences of her unresolved emotions culminate in a shocking showdown.

The narrative reaches a turning point on graduation day as Katie reconnects with her friends amidst the lingering shadows of Harrison's disappearance and Handler's tragic fate. The atmosphere is heavy with unresolved emotions.

In the epilogue, Katie returns to the work environment she aspired to be part of after graduation. However, hints of her past and dark tendencies loom, suggesting that the impact of her experiences may resurface.

As the story concludes, questions arise about whether Katie can truly escape the shadows of her past. The lingering mysteries surrounding her relationships and Handler's fate leave the audience in suspense.