Case 39

Social worker Emily Jenkins begins her investigation into the life of 10-year-old Lillith Sullivan, a child showing clear signs of distress and neglect. As Emily delves deeper, she identifies the severe psychological trauma affecting Lillith's mental state.

Emily examines the family dynamics within the Sullivan household, revealing patterns of emotional overprotection and suffocation that significantly hinder Lillith's emotional growth. The environment proves to be a hostile one, contributing to the child’s fragile state.

Emily uncovers a chilling truth when she learns that Lillith's parents attempted to murder her by roasting her alive in their oven. This shocking discovery prompts her to take immediate action to ensure Lillith’s safety from her negligent parents.

After the traumatic event, the court decides to place Lillith in Emily's care until a permanent foster placement can be arranged. This decision opens a new chapter for both Emily and Lillith as they try to adapt to their new living situation.

As Emily and Lillith settle together, strange and eerie incidents begin to disrupt their life. Emily becomes increasingly aware of the unusual and dark occurrences surrounding them, leading to questions about Lillith's influence.

Emily learns about the tragic case of a boy named Diego, who murders his parents under troubling circumstances. Disturbingly, a call had been made from Emily's residence the night before the incident, casting doubt on Emily's credibility.

Concerned for Lillith's troubled mind, Emily enlists the help of her friend Dr. Douglas J. Ames for an evaluation. In their session, Lillith manipulates Douglas, exploiting his vulnerabilities and leaving him significantly rattled.

That evening, Douglas receives a sinister phone call and is horrified by a bizarre attack involving hornets erupting from his own body. This gruesome incident leads to Douglas's tragic demise, heightening the horror surrounding Lillith.

Emily investigates the mental asylum where Lillith's parents are confined and uncovers a shocking revelation: Lillith is a malevolent being that feeds on the emotions of others, driving her parents to desperation. This discovery complicates Emily's efforts to protect Lillith.

In a bid to confront Lillith's overpowering influence, Emily devises a drastic plan to put the child to sleep using sedatives. However, the dangerous game she plays escalates as she contemplates incinerating their shared home to eliminate Lillith’s terror.

During a high-stakes confrontation, Emily drives her car into the water while trying to contain Lillith. Here, she struggles against the child, who clings to her leg in a final attempt to drag her back into the depths.

After an intense struggle, Emily breaks free and swims to safety, momentarily believing she has escaped Lillith’s clutches. However, the fear remains as the dead child's possible fate leaves Emily in distress.

Emily faces the shocking aftermath of her recent choices when she finds herself in handcuffs, begging her lawyer for information about Lillith. To her dismay, her lawyer's indifference leads to her institutionalization under allegations of schizophrenia.

In a chilling turn, the conclusion indicates that despite Emily’s attempts to rid the world of Lillith, the child is rescued by a shadowy figure from the depths. The implication of continued malevolence haunts the ending.