The Calm Before The Storm

As darkness enveloped the house, Greg found sleep difficult, each toss and turn echoing the turmoil that the pool had stirred in his life. Despite the stern facade he presented and the warnings issued, a nagging sensation whispered that the chapter of pool troubles was still open and the scratching incident was merely a prologue.

Then, life’s rhythm pulled Greg out of town for work a few weeks later. With cautious optimism, he believed the tensions had simmered down, and his directives were received with respect. Unbeknownst to him. However, eyes watched as his departure served as a cue.

Next: The neighborhood’s true colors were preparing to bleed through.