Where Shadows Lie

di Bill Stewart (Autore)

bill Stewart, 2024

Where the Shadows Lie When the Past Is Forgotten, the Shadows Remain It was a cold, bitter morning on February 3rd, 1965, in Dayton, Ohio. The sun had barely risen when Mrs. Alice Franklin, a neighbour, noticed something unusual. The front door to Diane Jacobs' modest brick home was slightly ajar—a strange sight for someone known for her cautious habits. Diane, a 27-year-old elementary school teacher, was the kind of woman who always locked her doors. Mrs. Franklin hesitated momentarily, thinking that Diane had just stepped out momentarily, but the bitter wind convinced her otherwise. When no movement followed, Mrs. Franklin's concern grew. She knocked softly at first, then more insistently, but there was no response. Her hand trembled as she pushed the door open further, calling out Diane's name. The house was still, eerily quiet, except for the wind rattling the windows. A few steps in, and Mrs. Franklin's eyes were drawn to the living room—everything was in its place, meticulously neat, just as Diane liked it. But as she moved toward the bedroom, a sense of dread crept over her. She swallowed hard, her heart pounding, as she reached the threshold. There, on the bed, Diane Jacobs lay still. Her body was positioned unnaturally—her back flat against the mattress, her arms outstretched, and her legs slightly bent. A black nylon stocking was tightly wound around her neck, cutting into her pale skin. Mrs. Franklin gasped and stumbled back. Diane's once vibrant face was now cold and lifeless, her lips tinged blue, her eyes wide open, staring at the ceiling. The stocking was tied in an intricate knot, a deliberate and personal signature of the horror that had transpired.

• Autore: Bill Stewart
• Anno edizione: 2024
• Editore: bill Stewart
• Formato: EPUB2 con DRMFREE
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798227531476

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