The Keyhole

Chapter 6 The Keyhole

SIX

THE KEYHOLE

I enjoyed watching you wrestle with the dress this morning. It made me think of how you would writhe beneath me as you took your last breath.

Apologies for the odor, Annalisa, darling. The last girl’s scent was particularly stubborn. I promise not to spill a drop of your blood on the dress.

Did you enjoy your breakfast, my little pet? I left a salty treat for you in the butter.

You ate with such vigor, I wonder how you will swallow it from the source.

Enjoy your time at the manor. Make it your home. You may even play at being its new mistress.

Because there is nowhere to run.