This riveting piece races along, chronicling the story of the Broaddus family as they frantically try to uncover the person sending anonymous letters to their new house. Managing to combine a touch of horror with the frustration of building regulations, it is a unique, and intense read.
It was after 10 p.m., and Derek Broaddus was alone. He raced around the house, turning off lights so no one could see inside, then called the Westfield Police Department. An officer came to the house, read the letter, and said, “What the fuck is this?” He asked Derek if he had enemies and recommended moving a piece of construction equipment from the back porch in case The Watcher tried to toss it through a window.
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