She thought it was therapy. It was a trap.
Amber counts to seven when she’s afraid. Lately, she’s been counting a lot.
Crownhill Residences is not an ordinary apartment building. Its smart home system anticipates every need. Its security cameras cover every hallway. And its resident therapist, Dr. Caldren, takes a deeply personal interest in every tenant especially the ones with nowhere else to go.
Amber moved in broken and grateful. But weeks into her residency, things don’t add up. Her memories blur after therapy sessions. The building’s systems respond to commands she never gave. A neighbor she confided in has vanished, and no one will say where she went. When Amber tries to leave, she discovers the doors that once made her feel safe now refuse to open.
Somewhere between the behavioral conditioning and the surveillance feeds, Amber stopped being a resident. She became a subject.
Perfect for fans of Ashley Audrain and Lisa Jewell.
