Inspirational
Elderly Woman ESCAPES from Basement After Being Chained By Her Own Granddaughter
Denise, an ambitious young woman, lived with her elderly grandmother Beatrice in a large house with luxurious gardens. Although at first, she appeared to be a devoted granddaughter, the truth was that Denise only cared about her grandmother’s fortune.
Mrs. Beatrice was 85 years old and the widow of a banker who had left her an absurd inheritance. She was always very humble and loved her job as a nurse, which she did all her life until she retired, and she didn’t care as much about money as her granddaughter.
Denise, 28, had everything she wanted despite having a very strict grandmother. Mrs. Beatrice never bothered to satisfy her granddaughter’s wishes, as she was the only family she had after her daughter passed away, but the girl always wanted more.
The grandmother was always worried about making the young woman understand that despite having a wealthy life, money doesn’t grow on trees. So she really wanted her granddaughter to be able to stand on her own feet because when she was no longer there, Denise wouldn’t want for nothing.
The girl got mad every time the old lady came with those types of talks. She didn’t like to be nagged all the time. The lady always made sure that her granddaughter had a quality education and hoped that she would go to college one day and start working in her desired field. But the girl, as soon as she graduated from high school, adopted an heiress attitude. She only spent money, went out with friends to expensive parties, bought nice clothes, and didn’t care about working at all.
At one point, for example, Beatrice was sitting in the living room, sewing and watching TV when Denise came home and said, “Hi Grandma, can you give me money to go out with my friends?” Mrs. Beatrice replied, “Of course, dear, but don’t forget to have fun with responsibility, okay?” Denise took the money, gave the old lady a cold look, and left without even saying thank you. She hated it when her grandma treated her like some irresponsible teenager, even though she knew she was irresponsible.
At another moment, the granddaughter arrived very excited, talking to her grandmother about her plans to travel abroad. Beatrice was concerned about her granddaughter’s well-being and questioned whether she had enough money for the trip. She replied angrily, “I thought you were going to give it to me, but if you’re not okay, then I can handle myself.” “No, that’s not what I said. I’ll help you, my dear. You can have it whenever you want. I just want to know you’ll be fine,” said the lady, feeling sad and helpless, realizing that her granddaughter did not value her as she should. She just saw her as a bank.
The bond between Denise and her grandmother deteriorated more and more. The girl was always eager to spend more money, and Beatrice felt that her granddaughter only paid attention to her when she wanted something. She realized that the young woman had no genuine love or concern for her, and deep down, she knew that they didn’t have a healthy relationship.
So one day, Beatrice decided to talk to the young woman about her future and how she needed to start supporting herself. “Denise, it’s time you took responsibility for yourself and stopped depending on me financially. I need to be sure you can take care of yourself and have a stable future,” said the lady.
The granddaughter, who had never worked in her life, was very irritated. “Do I need to work? I don’t want to,” she replied with arrogance. The old lady, however, did not give in and said firmly, “I know I’ve always given you everything, but now it’s time for you to learn to live for yourself. If you don’t get a job or get your life together, I’ll have to stop giving you money.”
Denise was very angry and decided that she needed to take care of her grandmother in order to continue living off her inheritance, as she clearly wasn’t going to change her mind. So she thought for days until she found a solution.
One day, she called her grandmother and said, “Grandma, come down to the basement with me. I have a surprise for you.” The old lady was astonished since she had never heard such words before, so she went cheerfully with her granddaughter down to the basement. She thought there was something special there, but when she arrived, she saw a bed made up, a small table with her embroidery and her things.
“Denise, what is this?” asked the grandmother, confused. “It’s for you, Grandma,” replied the young woman. “What? Why? You are crazy!” Beatrice wasn’t understanding anything, as it was early 2020, and the world was in chaos because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The granddaughter began to explain, “Grandma, with this Corona pandemic, older people are more vulnerable, and that’s why you have to be isolated for your safety.” Beatrice looked at her granddaughter with fear, but she replied, “But I don’t want to stay here in the basement. It’s dark and humid down here,” she said, starting to feel sad.
Denise looked at her grandmother and said, trying to sound worried, “I’m sorry, Grandma, but I don’t want you to get sick.” The lady felt a tightness in her chest and a fear; she knew something was wrong. “No, Denise, please don’t leave me down here. I can stay in my room, and you can bring me food and medicine. Please don’t do this to me,” Beatrice begged.
The unfortunate young woman had bought some masks and protective clothing and said that it was just to protect her grandmother. But of course, it was all just a lie. She waited for the right moment to put her plan into action, the plan to trap the poor old lady there.
Beatrice got scared and tried to fight her granddaughter. “Are you crazy? I’m not going to stay here,” said the old woman, trying to get out of there. But the girl pushed her onto the bed. “I’m sorry, Grandma, but I have to do this for your health. Don’t worry,” said the ordinary woman. The old lady tried to argue, but Denise simply turned and left the basement, locking the door with her key.
The lady was left alone and scared, without understanding what had happened. She ran to the door and started knocking and begging her granddaughter to release her
, but the young girl just laughed and left, leaving her grandmother talking to herself.
The old lady, terrified, began to think about what she had done wrong to deserve to be treated like this by her own granddaughter. She felt betrayed and hurt, not knowing how Denise could be so cruel. She was there, abandoned by the person who thought she loved her, the granddaughter she had raised with so much love since her daughter passed away.
She cried and asked for help, but no one listened. Loneliness and fear consumed her, and she lost hope of the young woman freeing her. The wench, a cold and selfish woman, had managed to trap her grandmother in the basement of the house.
She was bursting with happiness that her evil plan had worked because now Beatrice’s fortune would be hers alone. She could spend as much as she wanted without anyone bothering her. She started spending her days in shopping malls, fancy restaurants, and expensive nightclubs, buying clothes, jewelry, and luxury items for herself, as she always had, only without being bothered by anyone.
Now, over time, the evil woman also traveled to exotic places, staying in five-star hotels and enjoying the best of life. Meanwhile, Beatrice was trapped in the basement, abandoned. She had nothing to do there, just her bed to lie down on, and a small table with her embroidery to distract herself.
The granddaughter took so long to visit her that sometimes the old woman didn’t even have water to drink. She wondered if the young woman was even thinking about her and how unhappy she was there. Denise, on the other hand, completely ignored her imprisoned grandmother. She didn’t care about her grandmother, nor did she remember she was even there.
She constantly forgot to bring her food or clean the place where the lady did her business, since there was no bathroom in the basement. It was obvious that the evil woman didn’t care about the poor old woman’s hygiene or health. She only cared about her own pleasures and her quest to spend money and feel powerful. Beatrice was just a pawn in her selfish game.
One day, Denise came into the basement and asked her about her latest property valuation, worried about the value of their estate. “Grandma, can you tell me how much we’re worth today?” It was clear that that witch actually wanted to know the value of the mansion and other properties with second intentions. The old lady replied sadly, “Why do you worry so much about money, my granddaughter? It’s not the most important thing in life. Are you keeping me locked up here just for that? To spend more?”
Denise rolled her eyes and turned away from her grandmother. “It’s easy for you to say that. You have guaranteed a fortune. But what about me? How am I going to survive if I don’t have money?” she screeched dismissively. “Besides, it’s not like that at all. You’re here because I don’t want you to get COVID, I told you,” and she stormed off.
The old lady cried so much that night because she realized that there was no love in her granddaughter’s cold heart. The months went by, and Denise became increasingly cruel to her grandmother, neglecting her, ignoring her needs more and more, and leaving her alone for long periods.
One day, the old lady tripped as she got up from her bed and fell, seriously injuring herself. She screamed so hard that there was no way Denise couldn’t ignore what had happened. The evil woman, instead of helping her, got angry and shouted, “You are always getting in the way. Now I will have to waste my time and money taking care of you.”
Beatrice was shocked by her granddaughter’s attitude and was deeply hurt. That pain in her ankle was nothing compared to the one she was feeling in her heart. The grandmother tried to argue, but the young woman didn’t want to listen. She just took a piece of gauze and said, “Weren’t you a nurse? Well, you can patch yourself up. And if you do any funny business again, I won’t even bring you food anymore,” and she took her bag and left, leaving her grandmother alone and disconsolate.
Denise, the mean woman, had revealed her true evil colors and was completely devoid of any empathy for those who loved her the most. Time went by, and the granddaughter got a boyfriend that she met at a mutual friend’s party. Denise met Kevin when a couple of friends were having an anniversary party. She saw him talking to a group of people and was immediately attracted to him.
Kevin was tall, with brown hair, green eyes, and an engaging smile. When their friends introduced the young woman to him, she smiled shyly and tried to make conversation. “Hi, nice to meet you. You’re friends with Mary and Levi, right?” said the girl. “Yes, I’ve known them for a few years. They’re amazing,” replied the young man with a smile.
The unfortunate woman noticed that Kevin was kind and smart, as well as attractive in appearance. She soon found out that he worked as a mining engineer and that his job paid very well, as he worked for a multinational company. The witch, who was always very interested, began to approach him in an attempt to win him over and to have a rich boyfriend. She asked about his job and showed interest in his opinions on a variety of subjects.
Kevin, on his hand, really enjoyed her attention and also thought she was very pretty. They exchanged phone numbers and arranged to meet for the following week. Denise was very excited about the date, and when the day came, she got ready to look perfect and captivate the man’s heart once and for all.
She chose a form-fitting dress that flattered her curves and spent hours putting on makeup. Her plan worked very well, since when Kevin saw her, he was stunned by her beauty and took her to dinner at a chic and sophisticated restaurant. The young man was delighted with her and smiled constantly. At the end of dinner, he invited her to his house for coffee. They talked for hours, and Denise was charmed by Kevin’s intelligence and kindness.
He was handsome, rich, and kind. She realized that not only did she want to be with him, but that she couldn’t miss the chance to be with that prince. And so, the two began to hang out more often. They went to expensive restaurants, hung out in luxurious places, and took trips to exotic places. Denise loved the lifestyle Kevin provided her and fell in love with him.
However, while enjoying the luxurious lifestyle, Denise neglected her grandmother even more, spent less and less time with the old lady, who felt more and more alone and abandoned in the basement. In addition to being in need, the mean granddaughter made up that she was working just to justify her absence and that she also couldn’t stop enjoying her life.
Kevin didn’t know about Beatrice, and Denise didn’t see the slightest need to introduce her to him. She only cared about her happiness and didn’t think about the consequences of her actions. But she didn’t count that her selfish interest and her cruelty towards her grandmother were taking her down a path of no return.
One day, Kevin wanted to visit his girlfriend’s house. They had been together for a few months now, so he decided it was time to check out her house. He was curious to learn more about her life and was excited to finally see where she lived. He wanted to surprise her
and didn’t tell her he was going.
When he arrived, the young woman greeted him with a smile and an astonished face, but she let him in and showed him around the house. The young man was impressed with the mansion. He found it big and beautiful. Denise took him through all the rooms, but he noticed that there was one place she didn’t want to show him – the basement.
Kevin asked curiously, “What’s in that door?” pointing to the locked basement door with a key on top of the bookcase. “What’s behind that door?” Kevin asked curiously. “Ah, it’s just a storage room, a mess. There’s some old stuff down there,” replied the witch quickly, trying to change the subject.
He was wary of her tone, as if it didn’t sound trustworthy, but decided not to push her. Just then, they spent the day together, talked, and watched movies. Kevin was growing fond of Denise and was happy to be with her. But at the end of the day, when the young man was saying his goodbyes to leave, he asked again about what was down in the basement because he was very curious.
“I already told you, it’s just a storage room with trinkets,” repeated the girl with an irritated tone of voice. He got scared and said everything was fine, but something in his heart said something was very wrong. Kevin was even more suspicious, and he left.
But a few days later, he arranged to do a TV show marathon together at night. However, that was only a part of his plan to investigate what the hell was in that basement. After his girlfriend went to sleep, he quietly took the key and went to the locked door. He opened the door and saw a staircase leading down to a dark, dank basement.
He went downstairs slowly, carefully, and when he reached the bottom, he was shocked by what he saw. It was a place with gray concrete walls and dim lighting. There was only a small window almost in the ceiling which let in a dim moonlight. In the right corner was a single bed with a beat-up mattress and some old covers that looked like they hadn’t been washed in years. Next to the bed, a small wooden table with crooked legs and a stuck drawer in which Beatrice kept her embroidery. The rest of the basement was empty, except for a few stacked cardboard boxes and a few spider webs in the corners. The air was thick with a strong smell of mold, dust, feces, and urine.
And there was Denise’s grandmother, lying on her bed, surrounded by dirt and rubbish. She was thin and pale, and when she saw that young man, she was very scared and confused. Kevin screamed so loudly and desperately that the witch woke up in such a fright and jumped off the couch.
She ran downstairs and was silent for a moment, not knowing what to say when she saw her boyfriend helping the old lady to her feet. But then she started explaining the whole story to Kevin about how she trapped her grandmother downstairs to protect her from COVID-19. However, when the engineer brought the poor old woman into the light, he saw her all malnourished and weakened.
Beatrice started to cry and couldn’t stop. It was a mix of happiness at finally being free and sadness at never wanting to be able to look at the face of the only person she had left in the world. Kevin was shocked by the cruelty of that evil woman and immediately called the police. Denise tried to run, but the young man grabbed her and then locked her in the basement until the cops arrived.
When the police arrived, they arrested Denise for elder abuse. The engineer felt relieved to have found the poor old lady, but he was also very sad to have discovered his girlfriend’s true nature. He was willing to take care of Beatrice, and the two ended up getting very attached to each other. They never saw Denise again.
Years later, he loved her like his own grandmother and cared for her with love and care until the end of her days.
Denise, an ambitious young woman, lived with her elderly grandmother Beatrice in a large house with luxurious gardens. Although at first, she appeared to be a devoted granddaughter, the truth was that Denise only cared about her grandmother’s fortune.
Mrs. Beatrice was 85 years old and the widow of a banker who had left her an absurd inheritance. She was always very humble and loved her job as a nurse, which she did all her life until she retired, and she didn’t care as much about money as her granddaughter.
Denise, 28, had everything she wanted despite having a very strict grandmother. Mrs. Beatrice never bothered to satisfy her granddaughter’s wishes, as she was the only family she had after her daughter passed away, but the girl always wanted more.
The grandmother was always worried about making the young woman understand that despite having a wealthy life, money doesn’t grow on trees. So she really wanted her granddaughter to be able to stand on her own feet because when she was no longer there, Denise wouldn’t want for nothing.
The girl got mad every time the old lady came with those types of talks. She didn’t like to be nagged all the time. The lady always made sure that her granddaughter had a quality education and hoped that she would go to college one day and start working in her desired field. But the girl, as soon as she graduated from high school, adopted an heiress attitude. She only spent money, went out with friends to expensive parties, bought nice clothes, and didn’t care about working at all.
At one point, for example, Beatrice was sitting in the living room, sewing and watching TV when Denise came home and said, “Hi Grandma, can you give me money to go out with my friends?” Mrs. Beatrice replied, “Of course, dear, but don’t forget to have fun with responsibility, okay?” Denise took the money, gave the old lady a cold look, and left without even saying thank you. She hated it when her grandma treated her like some irresponsible teenager, even though she knew she was irresponsible.
At another moment, the granddaughter arrived very excited, talking to her grandmother about her plans to travel abroad. Beatrice was concerned about her granddaughter’s well-being and questioned whether she had enough money for the trip. She replied angrily, “I thought you were going to give it to me, but if you’re not okay, then I can handle myself.” “No, that’s not what I said. I’ll help you, my dear. You can have it whenever you want. I just want to know you’ll be fine,” said the lady, feeling sad and helpless, realizing that her granddaughter did not value her as she should. She just saw her as a bank.
The bond between Denise and her grandmother deteriorated more and more. The girl was always eager to spend more money, and Beatrice felt that her granddaughter only paid attention to her when she wanted something. She realized that the young woman had no genuine love or concern for her, and deep down, she knew that they didn’t have a healthy relationship.
So one day, Beatrice decided to talk to the young woman about her future and how she needed to start supporting herself. “Denise, it’s time you took responsibility for yourself and stopped depending on me financially. I need to be sure you can take care of yourself and have a stable future,” said the lady.
The granddaughter, who had never worked in her life, was very irritated. “Do I need to work? I don’t want to,” she replied with arrogance. The old lady, however, did not give in and said firmly, “I know I’ve always given you everything, but now it’s time for you to learn to live for yourself. If you don’t get a job or get your life together, I’ll have to stop giving you money.”
Denise was very angry and decided that she needed to take care of her grandmother in order to continue living off her inheritance, as she clearly wasn’t going to change her mind. So she thought for days until she found a solution.
One day, she called her grandmother and said, “Grandma, come down to the basement with me. I have a surprise for you.” The old lady was astonished since she had never heard such words before, so she went cheerfully with her granddaughter down to the basement. She thought there was something special there, but when she arrived, she saw a bed made up, a small table with her embroidery and her things.
“Denise, what is this?” asked the grandmother, confused. “It’s for you, Grandma,” replied the young woman. “What? Why? You are crazy!” Beatrice wasn’t understanding anything, as it was early 2020, and the world was in chaos because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The granddaughter began to explain, “Grandma, with this Corona pandemic, older people are more vulnerable, and that’s why you have to be isolated for your safety.” Beatrice looked at her granddaughter with fear, but she replied, “But I don’t want to stay here in the basement. It’s dark and humid down here,” she said, starting to feel sad.
Denise looked at her grandmother and said, trying to sound worried, “I’m sorry, Grandma, but I don’t want you to get sick.” The lady felt a tightness in her chest and a fear; she knew something was wrong. “No, Denise, please don’t leave me down here. I can stay in my room, and you can bring me food and medicine. Please don’t do this to me,” Beatrice begged.
The unfortunate young woman had bought some masks and protective clothing and said that it was just to protect her grandmother. But of course, it was all just a lie. She waited for the right moment to put her plan into action, the plan to trap the poor old lady there.
Beatrice got scared and tried to fight her granddaughter. “Are you crazy? I’m not going to stay here,” said the old woman, trying to get out of there. But the girl pushed her onto the bed. “I’m sorry, Grandma, but I have to do this for your health. Don’t worry,” said the ordinary woman. The old lady tried to argue, but Denise simply turned and left the basement, locking the door with her key.
The lady was left alone and scared, without understanding what had happened. She ran to the door and started knocking and begging her granddaughter to release her
, but the young girl just laughed and left, leaving her grandmother talking to herself.
The old lady, terrified, began to think about what she had done wrong to deserve to be treated like this by her own granddaughter. She felt betrayed and hurt, not knowing how Denise could be so cruel. She was there, abandoned by the person who thought she loved her, the granddaughter she had raised with so much love since her daughter passed away.
She cried and asked for help, but no one listened. Loneliness and fear consumed her, and she lost hope of the young woman freeing her. The wench, a cold and selfish woman, had managed to trap her grandmother in the basement of the house.
She was bursting with happiness that her evil plan had worked because now Beatrice’s fortune would be hers alone. She could spend as much as she wanted without anyone bothering her. She started spending her days in shopping malls, fancy restaurants, and expensive nightclubs, buying clothes, jewelry, and luxury items for herself, as she always had, only without being bothered by anyone.
Now, over time, the evil woman also traveled to exotic places, staying in five-star hotels and enjoying the best of life. Meanwhile, Beatrice was trapped in the basement, abandoned. She had nothing to do there, just her bed to lie down on, and a small table with her embroidery to distract herself.
The granddaughter took so long to visit her that sometimes the old woman didn’t even have water to drink. She wondered if the young woman was even thinking about her and how unhappy she was there. Denise, on the other hand, completely ignored her imprisoned grandmother. She didn’t care about her grandmother, nor did she remember she was even there.
She constantly forgot to bring her food or clean the place where the lady did her business, since there was no bathroom in the basement. It was obvious that the evil woman didn’t care about the poor old woman’s hygiene or health. She only cared about her own pleasures and her quest to spend money and feel powerful. Beatrice was just a pawn in her selfish game.
One day, Denise came into the basement and asked her about her latest property valuation, worried about the value of their estate. “Grandma, can you tell me how much we’re worth today?” It was clear that that witch actually wanted to know the value of the mansion and other properties with second intentions. The old lady replied sadly, “Why do you worry so much about money, my granddaughter? It’s not the most important thing in life. Are you keeping me locked up here just for that? To spend more?”
Denise rolled her eyes and turned away from her grandmother. “It’s easy for you to say that. You have guaranteed a fortune. But what about me? How am I going to survive if I don’t have money?” she screeched dismissively. “Besides, it’s not like that at all. You’re here because I don’t want you to get COVID, I told you,” and she stormed off.
The old lady cried so much that night because she realized that there was no love in her granddaughter’s cold heart. The months went by, and Denise became increasingly cruel to her grandmother, neglecting her, ignoring her needs more and more, and leaving her alone for long periods.
One day, the old lady tripped as she got up from her bed and fell, seriously injuring herself. She screamed so hard that there was no way Denise couldn’t ignore what had happened. The evil woman, instead of helping her, got angry and shouted, “You are always getting in the way. Now I will have to waste my time and money taking care of you.”
Beatrice was shocked by her granddaughter’s attitude and was deeply hurt. That pain in her ankle was nothing compared to the one she was feeling in her heart. The grandmother tried to argue, but the young woman didn’t want to listen. She just took a piece of gauze and said, “Weren’t you a nurse? Well, you can patch yourself up. And if you do any funny business again, I won’t even bring you food anymore,” and she took her bag and left, leaving her grandmother alone and disconsolate.
Denise, the mean woman, had revealed her true evil colors and was completely devoid of any empathy for those who loved her the most. Time went by, and the granddaughter got a boyfriend that she met at a mutual friend’s party. Denise met Kevin when a couple of friends were having an anniversary party. She saw him talking to a group of people and was immediately attracted to him.
Kevin was tall, with brown hair, green eyes, and an engaging smile. When their friends introduced the young woman to him, she smiled shyly and tried to make conversation. “Hi, nice to meet you. You’re friends with Mary and Levi, right?” said the girl. “Yes, I’ve known them for a few years. They’re amazing,” replied the young man with a smile.
The unfortunate woman noticed that Kevin was kind and smart, as well as attractive in appearance. She soon found out that he worked as a mining engineer and that his job paid very well, as he worked for a multinational company. The witch, who was always very interested, began to approach him in an attempt to win him over and to have a rich boyfriend. She asked about his job and showed interest in his opinions on a variety of subjects.
Kevin, on his hand, really enjoyed her attention and also thought she was very pretty. They exchanged phone numbers and arranged to meet for the following week. Denise was very excited about the date, and when the day came, she got ready to look perfect and captivate the man’s heart once and for all.
She chose a form-fitting dress that flattered her curves and spent hours putting on makeup. Her plan worked very well, since when Kevin saw her, he was stunned by her beauty and took her to dinner at a chic and sophisticated restaurant. The young man was delighted with her and smiled constantly. At the end of dinner, he invited her to his house for coffee. They talked for hours, and Denise was charmed by Kevin’s intelligence and kindness.
He was handsome, rich, and kind. She realized that not only did she want to be with him, but that she couldn’t miss the chance to be with that prince. And so, the two began to hang out more often. They went to expensive restaurants, hung out in luxurious places, and took trips to exotic places. Denise loved the lifestyle Kevin provided her and fell in love with him.
However, while enjoying the luxurious lifestyle, Denise neglected her grandmother even more, spent less and less time with the old lady, who felt more and more alone and abandoned in the basement. In addition to being in need, the mean granddaughter made up that she was working just to justify her absence and that she also couldn’t stop enjoying her life.
Kevin didn’t know about Beatrice, and Denise didn’t see the slightest need to introduce her to him. She only cared about her happiness and didn’t think about the consequences of her actions. But she didn’t count that her selfish interest and her cruelty towards her grandmother were taking her down a path of no return.
One day, Kevin wanted to visit his girlfriend’s house. They had been together for a few months now, so he decided it was time to check out her house. He was curious to learn more about her life and was excited to finally see where she lived. He wanted to surprise her
and didn’t tell her he was going.
When he arrived, the young woman greeted him with a smile and an astonished face, but she let him in and showed him around the house. The young man was impressed with the mansion. He found it big and beautiful. Denise took him through all the rooms, but he noticed that there was one place she didn’t want to show him – the basement.
Kevin asked curiously, “What’s in that door?” pointing to the locked basement door with a key on top of the bookcase. “What’s behind that door?” Kevin asked curiously. “Ah, it’s just a storage room, a mess. There’s some old stuff down there,” replied the witch quickly, trying to change the subject.
He was wary of her tone, as if it didn’t sound trustworthy, but decided not to push her. Just then, they spent the day together, talked, and watched movies. Kevin was growing fond of Denise and was happy to be with her. But at the end of the day, when the young man was saying his goodbyes to leave, he asked again about what was down in the basement because he was very curious.
“I already told you, it’s just a storage room with trinkets,” repeated the girl with an irritated tone of voice. He got scared and said everything was fine, but something in his heart said something was very wrong. Kevin was even more suspicious, and he left.
But a few days later, he arranged to do a TV show marathon together at night. However, that was only a part of his plan to investigate what the hell was in that basement. After his girlfriend went to sleep, he quietly took the key and went to the locked door. He opened the door and saw a staircase leading down to a dark, dank basement.
He went downstairs slowly, carefully, and when he reached the bottom, he was shocked by what he saw. It was a place with gray concrete walls and dim lighting. There was only a small window almost in the ceiling which let in a dim moonlight. In the right corner was a single bed with a beat-up mattress and some old covers that looked like they hadn’t been washed in years. Next to the bed, a small wooden table with crooked legs and a stuck drawer in which Beatrice kept her embroidery. The rest of the basement was empty, except for a few stacked cardboard boxes and a few spider webs in the corners. The air was thick with a strong smell of mold, dust, feces, and urine.
And there was Denise’s grandmother, lying on her bed, surrounded by dirt and rubbish. She was thin and pale, and when she saw that young man, she was very scared and confused. Kevin screamed so loudly and desperately that the witch woke up in such a fright and jumped off the couch.
She ran downstairs and was silent for a moment, not knowing what to say when she saw her boyfriend helping the old lady to her feet. But then she started explaining the whole story to Kevin about how she trapped her grandmother downstairs to protect her from COVID-19. However, when the engineer brought the poor old woman into the light, he saw her all malnourished and weakened.
Beatrice started to cry and couldn’t stop. It was a mix of happiness at finally being free and sadness at never wanting to be able to look at the face of the only person she had left in the world. Kevin was shocked by the cruelty of that evil woman and immediately called the police. Denise tried to run, but the young man grabbed her and then locked her in the basement until the cops arrived.
When the police arrived, they arrested Denise for elder abuse. The engineer felt relieved to have found the poor old lady, but he was also very sad to have discovered his girlfriend’s true nature. He was willing to take care of Beatrice, and the two ended up getting very attached to each other. They never saw Denise again.
Years later, he loved her like his own grandmother and cared for her with love and care until the end of her days.