For 25 Christmases, The Same Silent Stranger Appeared Outside Our House At Exactly The Same Time. He Never Spoke, Never Left A Note, And Every Year My Parents Called The Police In Panic. When I Turned 15, I Finally Stepped Outside And Asked, “Why Do You Keep Coming Back?” He Looked Straight At Me… And Burst Into Tears.

why does he come every Christmas?”

“Because he is sick in the head. Some people are. You just have to stay away from them.”

“Has he ever hurt anyone?”

My father’s jaw tightened.

“Not yet, but he could. That is why we have the restraining order. That is why you must never, ever go near him. Do you understand?”

“Yes, Daddy.”

“Promise me.”

“I promise.”

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