Summary

Ten-year old Grace recounts to the psychologist her woeful tale of becoming an orphan. Grace describes each of her family members and discusses how the tragedy unfolded.

The Unfolding Tragedy

In an already unhappy household, evil comes alive when Grace's father, Luke, discusses with her, at the hanging site, the specifics of the deplorable event resulting in the death of hundreds.

The Consequences

The hateful act of hanging has led the town into being a hotbed for holding the earthbound dead as prisoners for eternity. Each situation leads to another darker, more sinister event when the dead come alive.