The new maid heard weeping beneath the mansion. Opening the heavy basement door, she found the missing wife, starved and chained. As gasps filled the dark room, the wife grabbed her hand, whispering, “Run before he hears you, or he’ll make you my replacement.” Suddenly, footsteps echoed on the stairs…
Tears blurred my vision, hot and fast. I folded the note and pressed it against my chest. I had to tell Ricardo. I had to expose this monster. But as I turned to head back to my room, a heavy hand clamped down hard onto my shoulder.
Chapter 4: The Veiled Portrait
I swallowed a scream, spinning around to face my attacker.
