Powerful enemy

Lily was at a loss for what to do. She had never seen her mother like this before, so terrified and broken. She needed to get help, but she didn't want to leave her mother alone in this state

Just as Lily reached for her phone to call a doctor, her mother's expression shifted. She blinked rapidly and shook her head as if clearing away a fog. When she looked at Lily again, her eyes were calm and clear.

"Lily, why do you look so worried?" she asked, her tone completely normal. It was as if the past few minutes had never happened.

Lily stared at her, bewildered. "Mom, you were… you were just in a daze. You were talking about shadows and voices. What happened?"

Her mother frowned, a look of concern crossing her face. "I don't know what you're talking about, dear. I'm perfectly fine. Maybe you're just tired."