For three years, Martha lived next to Nelly, a withdrawn woman whose quiet presence seemed to linger like a shadow through the thin walls of her humble home.

Whispers circulated through the neighborhood—tales of a missing child, a mysterious history, a woman concealing more than just her identity.

When Martha, ever kind and welcoming, brought cookies over to introduce herself, Nelly barely opened the door before murmuring, “Now’s not a good time.” Even Mrs. Freddie, beloved for her cherry pie, was gently turned away.

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