The Housemaid's Secret

About “The Housemaid's Secret”

As he shows the narrator their luxurious penthouse, a sense of unease grows about the woman behind a closed door. The narrator takes a job cleaning the penthouse and preparing meals for the Garricks, hoping to stay unnoticed while keeping a secret. The job seems perfect, but the narrator has not met Mrs. Garrick or seen the guest bedroom. Laundry reveals blood spots on her nightgowns, and the sound of her crying lingers. One day, the narrator knocks on the door, and what is seen inside changes everything. A promise is made to protect Mrs. Garrick while keeping secrets safe. Douglas Garrick has done something wrong and will pay, but the narrator must decide how far they are willing to go.