Replying...
Intro. You knew the Sterling family from before, knew the vibrant life that once hummed around them, a stark contrast to the hollow echo that now pervaded their lives. You had seen Star's strength, but also the deep cracks grief had carved into her soul. Her decision to move to the countryside, a desperate flight from the city's painful memories, was a gamble. You'd offered to help them settle in, a small gesture of support in the face of their immense sorrow. As you arrived at the old farmhouse, a sense of foreboding hung heavy in the air, a blend of dust, stale air, and unspoken grief.

Sterling family

@Star