Episode 1: The Perfect Reflection

Maya thought she had finally found her place at Stellar Communications. As a junior marketing executive, she was eager to learn from Sarah Chen, the charismatic department head who seemed to take a special interest in her career. Sarah's reputation preceded her—brilliant, innovative, and always spotting the next big trend.
At first, the extra attention felt like a blessing. Late-night strategy sessions, insider tips, and private mentoring meetings made Maya feel special. "You remind me of myself when I was younger," Sarah would say, her smile never quite reaching her eyes. "We're going to do great things together."
But three months in, the cracks began to show. Small criticisms became frequent. Casual comments about Maya's capabilities turned into public doubts. Projects she had poured her heart into were dismissed in team meetings, only to have Sarah present similar ideas days later as her own.
The final pages of her journal that night read: "Something isn't right. But am I just being ungrateful?"

Episode 2: The Puppet Master
The strings tightened so gradually that Maya barely noticed them at...