Claire was stunned when she received a cold letter from her beloved grandmother, cutting all contact without explanation—especially since Grandma had raised her after their parents passed away. The letter was plain, written in Grandma’s familiar cursive, and said, “Please don’t visit me anymore. I’ve changed the locks. I need space and peace now. Don’t call. Don’t write. Just let me be.” Claire couldn’t believe it. She reread the letter several times, trying to make sense of it, but nothing seemed right. Desperate for answers, Claire called her older sister, Jenna, who was dismissive about it. “People cut ties. Maybe she’s just tired of us,”
Jenna said, dismissing Claire’s concerns. Marie, the younger sister, also received the same letter, but she felt something was wrong. Claire decided to visit Grandma, disregarding the request in the letter. When she arrived, Grandma’s house seemed different—curtains drawn, no lights on, and the door was locked. Claire tried her key, but it didn’t work. As she sat in her car, trying to understand what was happening, she saw Jenna pull up to the house, use a key, and enter. Shocked, Claire confronted Jenna inside, demanding an explanation. Inside,