A three AM phone call about a locked room changed everything

errands,” I said.

“I came back early because something felt wrong,” Alan said, his voice rising slightly.

“The house was too quiet when I stopped by to change my shirt, her jewelry box was still on the dresser, but it looked different.”

“The girls will be out in two minutes, Alan,” I said, stepping between him and the walkway to block his view of the continue reading …