I Hired A Cleaner While My Family Was Away

the world out. But the problem was already inside.

I walked back up the stairs. My legs felt like they were moving through wet cement.

Darren was standing in the same spot on the landing, as if his feet were nailed to the floor.

The woman was still in the secret room. I could hear the baby fussing.

“Get her a glass of water,” I said to Darren. My voice continue reading …