Silvanus’s car sped swiftly down the road on his way home. Midnight was fast approaching. His mind was consumed with one thought — Aeliana, who had been left alone in the mansion.

The way Aunt Lindy described what she had witnessed from Aeliana made it clear to Silvanus that she was frightened — her voice trembled, and fear was evident in every word she spoke. Aunt Lindy had just called while he was at work. Fortunately, he had asked the couple, Bob and Lindy, to visit the mansion earlier ...