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The dark climax reveals how warped their relationship has become; Holly uses Seth's sacrifice as a means to assert control. In a horrifying betrayal, after professing her love, Holly slashes his throat and escapes, returning to her life above ground as if nothing had happened.
In an unsettling finale, Holly resumes her semblance of normalcy with Eric, even receiving recognition for her writings—fictions that weave her narrative involving the brutal acts she committed. The stark reality dawns as it becomes apparent that Seth remains alive, horrifically mutilated and confined in the very cage he created for Holly.