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…

lock this cellar and set the house on fire.”

My lungs burned. I squeezed my eyes shut, preparing to stand up and face my executioner.

Chapter 6: The Setup and the Severance

Before I could move, a massive rat scurried out from beneath the crates, darting directly over Verónica’s expensive shoes.

She let out a piercing shriek of disgust, jumping backward continue reading …