Sting

12-year-old Charlotte lives in a rundown apartment building with her overworked step-father Ethan, her mother, and her infant half-brother. Feeling isolated from her family, she often escapes into a world of comic books, hoping to connect with Ethan over their shared interests.

One night, Charlotte discovers a glowing object that crash-lands in her great-aunt's apartment. Curiosity gets the better of her when she finds a small spider that hatches from it, leading her to name the creature Sting.

Charlotte becomes fascinated with Sting and decides to keep it as a pet. As she nurtures it, the spider begins to grow at an alarming rate, which she tries to hide from Ethan and the other tenants in the building.

As Sting grows, strange occurrences in the building draw the attention of the residents and Ethan. The eerie events lead to increasing tension between Charlotte and Ethan, exacerbated by her feelings of abandonment from her biological father.

During a heated argument with Ethan, Sting's aggressive behavior emerges, leading to a terrifying attack on Charlotte’s mother. Unbeknownst to her, the mother remains occupied with her infant, oblivious to the dangers that lurk.

Sting, now a massive creature, uses its mimicry abilities to lure in unsuspecting residents of the building. The spider traps several people with haunting sounds, leading them towards an ominous fate.

Charlotte learns about Sting's vulnerabilities from her grandmother, which ignites her determination to rescue her family members. This vital knowledge empowers her as she strategizes to outsmart the monstrous spider.

With newfound knowledge, Charlotte embarks on a perilous journey to save her trapped family members. Confronting her fears becomes paramount as she navigates the dangers within the building posed by Sting.

In a heart-pounding finale within the basement of the building, Charlotte and Ethan face off against Sting. They encounter numerous challenges in their battle against the spider's cunning intellect.

As the final confrontation escalates, Charlotte devises a clever plan to ensnare Sting. Together with Ethan, they utilize a trash compression device, aiming to obliterate the creature and end its reign of terror.

The confrontation with Sting takes a toll on Charlotte and Ethan, leading to significant losses along the way. This harrowing experience challenges Charlotte to face her inner fears and emerge stronger than before.

In the aftermath of the battle with Sting, Charlotte's bond with Ethan is reaffirmed. This ordeal helps Charlotte discover her inner strength, transforming her relationship with her step-father and reshaping her family dynamic.