GonzalvoFranchezkaa8
A monster Annastasia knows all too well.
The problem is, she's never met him before.
After the death of her father, Annastasia Cadwell takes a nanny job that pays far too much and asks far too little. Most people would call it suspicious.
Ann calls it employment.
The Aldridge estate is beautiful. The child is lonely. The father is charming.
And none of those things are the problem.
Because the longer Annastasia watches Vincent Aldridge, the more familiar he becomes.
Familiar habits.
Familiar smiles.
Familiar monsters.
But Annastasia has never been good at leaving things alone. Curiosity has teeth, and people always spill themselves if you watch long enough.
The question isn't whether Vincent is hiding something.
The question is what Annastasia will do when she finally recognizes it.
[A Note from the Author]
This story isn't your typical Nanny romance story, and it's not even close. If you're looking for a "Nanny-falls-in-love-with-the-Grumpy-Dad" story, you're in the wrong house. There is no sunshine here. There is no "happily ever after" for these people.
This is a story of retribution, not romance. If you're looking for a heart-throb, you might find one-but he's probably a monster. Don't say I didn't warn you.
This story is a study of two things: the people we pretend to be, and the secrets we leave in the margins of a diary. If you are looking for a hero, you won't find one here. You will find Anastasia, and she is busy observing you.
Watch the details. In this house, even a misplaced sentence can be a weapon.
Make sure to notice even the smallest details, because Anastasia surely does.
Farewell, and hope you enjoy!
Content Warnings
This is a psychological thriller. To ensure a safe reading experience, please note that the following themes are present:
•Psychological Manipulation & Gaslighting
•Vivid Depictions of Domestic Abuse & Neglect (Minimal but auditory)
•Toxic Family Dynamics
•Cynical & Unreliable Narrator
•Emotional De