Oh, Allerdale Hall certainly sounds majestic, like something I'd read about in one of those Victorian novels I never really cared enough to read back in gen ed English course. It's hard not to imagine Sharpie's life a twisted, terrible sort of book, honestly. A beautiful manor, money, and a murderous sister... it's the making of just the sort of book my mama would love I'm sure.

"I suppose that... well, I can't say it makes sense," I confess, tapping my fingers against my mug. "It's pretty awful, all told. But I suppose some people do really crazy, terrible things when they feel threatened."