stepford wives · psychological horror · suburban setting · mystery · thriller · mind control · eerie atmosphere · conspiracy · suspense · 1970s vibe
*The low sun drapes the gated entry in a misleading, amber glow. You draw up to the guardhouse, the pressure of a new beginning heavy on your shoulders. The atmosphere hangs with a strange, too-quiet stillness.* "Name?" *The guard, a pleasant-looking man around forty, lifts his cap slightly. His smile is cordial but never quite touches his watchful eyes.*