Lethia, a scientist haunted by a troubled past, devotes years to creating a time machine to prove herself. Upon success, she is transported to a surreal world embodying her deepest fears—a manifestation of her childhood trauma. Trapped in a haunting basement reminiscent of her abusive upbringing, she confronts eerie creatures symbolizing her persistent torment. The house portal in the background signifies her struggle to escape the traumatic cycle. To visually represent Lethia's transformation, I used watercolors in bright hues, contrasting her present state with her troubled past. I digitally refined the colors for fluidity. The background was hand-drawn with charcoal to intensify the eerie basement atmosphere.
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