Resurrection

Margaret is a successful businesswoman living in Albany, New York, balancing her career and her role as a single mother to her daughter, Abbie. Her life appears organized, but she grapples with the complexities of being a single parent while managing professional responsibilities.

Amid her busy schedule, Margaret begins an affair with her married colleague, Peter. This relationship becomes a source of both excitement and turmoil as Margaret navigates her feelings and the implications of being involved with someone who is not available.

Abbie discovers a tooth in her wallet, stirring worry and concern about its origin. Shortly after this unsettling find, she suffers a biking accident while intoxicated, leaving Margaret anxious about her daughter's well-being and raising questions about their familial stability.

During a work conference, Margaret unexpectedly runs into David, a figure from her past. This encounter triggers a panic attack, prompting her to rush home, where she becomes increasingly protective of Abbie, limiting her social interactions.

Margaret is haunted by nightmares, particularly one involving a disturbing concept of a baby in an oven. These nightmares contribute to her growing irritability and anxiety, affecting her relationships and sense of reality.

In an effort to find intimacy, Margaret attempts to seduce Peter at work. However, a chance encounter with David during a shopping trip intensifies her emotional turmoil and drives her to flee with Abbie, who starts to sense her mother's distress.

David confronts Margaret, ominously suggesting that 'Ben is with me' while revealing his missing tooth. This unpredictable interaction unsettles her further, causing her to face the reality of her troubled history with David.

Feeling increasingly vulnerable, Margaret attempts to approach the police for support but is met with indifference. This lack of help compels her to take drastic measures, such as fortifying her home with locks and purchasing a gun for protection.

Flashbacks reveal Margaret's tumultuous history with David, who was initially charming but later became abusive and controlling. His obsession with 'kindnesses' resulted in emotional trauma that led to Margaret's downward spiral following the birth of her son, Benjamin.

As the psychological torment escalates, Margaret becomes convinced that David is involved in Abbie's accident. Determined to confront him, she plans a meeting near a river, despite the concerns voiced by both Abbie and Peter.

In a desperate move, Margaret tries to eliminate David, but her attempt fails, and he overpowers her. This moment marks a turning point in her struggle, revealing the extent of her exhaustion and confusion amidst her deteriorating mental state.

In a harrowing confrontation at a hotel, David forces Margaret to acknowledge his twisted claims about Gerald's existence. Consumed by rage and despair, she retaliates, leading to a brutal climax where she confronts him with knives and delves into a horrifying act of violence.

The story concludes as Abbie prepares to embark on her college journey, filled with gratitude for her mother's protection. However, a moment of terror eclipses this farewell, leaving Margaret's fate uncertain as she gasps at the horrific reality she has faced.