<ul><li>Sam, a troubled teenager, is moved to a mysterious mansion after multiple foster home placements.</li><li>The new caregiver, Miss Parr, is harsh and controls her every move, with an eerie demeanor.</li><li>Sam, haunted by past abuse, uses coping mechanisms like visualizing a box to contain her dark memories.</li><li>Miss Parr forces Sam to bathe and changes into new clothes without much explanation.</li><li>The house is eerie, with dim lighting, old-fashioned decor, and restrictions on where Sam can go.</li><li>Sam battles panic attacks by engaging in a grounding exercise involving her senses.</li><li>Memories of her first foster family, the Thompsons, who tragically perished, weigh heavily on Sam.</li><li>Sam reflects on her past and struggles with feelings of guilt and loss while bathing.</li><li>Miss Parr's sudden appearance during Sam's bath startles her, emphasizing the eerie atmosphere of the mansion.</li><li>Miss Parr's controlling nature and cryptic behavior adds to the suspense and tension of the story.</li></ul>

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