The Cursed House

When Aroura Miller-Jackson and her husband, Finland Jackson, first saw the old house nestled at the edge of a forgotten town, they weren't looking for perfection. They were looking for a home. It was a modest, weathered structure that carried the weight of its years, but it was all they could afford. With Aroura's mother, Gertrude, suggesting it, the decision felt both practical and inevitable. At the time, they were just a family of four: Aroura, Finland, their little girl Nikki Reid, and Gertrude. Years later, the family grew with the births of Mel and Finn, creating a bustling household of six.
Aroura was the glue that held them together. As a nurse, she brought compassion and care not only to her patients but also to her family. Finland, a factory supervisor, was equally dedicated and hardworking, though his quiet demeanor often placed him at odds with Gertrude. Gertrude, who worked as a school janitor, had a complicated personality. Narcissistic, bipolar, and with a god complex, she ruled the household with an iron grip. The children each had their own quirks: Nikki, the eldest, was an ambivert with a streak of selfishness, while Mel was the outgoing and caring middle child. Little Finn, the youngest, struggled with feelings of isolation even amidst the chaos.
Life in the house was far from peaceful. Friction between Gertrude and Finland grew until it reached a boiling point, driving Finland to spend more and more nights away from home. When Aroura fell ill and passed away, the already strained family bonds began to crumble. Nikki, who had married and moved out, stayed distant even as her mother's health declined. Mel and Finn, too young to fend for themselves, were left under Gertrude's care after their father's custody claim was denied due to his prolonged absence during their time of need.