questioning everything she had assumed to be true about the family next door when what had begun as a lovely exchange of gifts turned out to be a terrifying secret.Stephanie had always cherished her freedom. There were benefits to living alone for the past ten years in her quaint little house. She was able to follow her hobbies, which included painting and gardening. However, it wasn’t always a decision.Five years ago, Stephanie went through a difficult divorce and turned to her peaceful, lonely existence for comfort. At that point, Emily, the Thompsons’ young daughter, moved in next door. The Thompsons lived next door, and life was typically tranquil.