Stacey poured her heart into making the cramped space feel like home. She painted the walls in bright hues, chose pastel furnishings, and strung fairy lights across the room, transforming it into a warm, inviting refuge from the world outside.
After a grueling 9-to-6 days, her apartment had become a sanctuary—a peaceful escape. She had been peacefully living here for almost an year, until recently, when her landlord’s sudden, relentless demands began shattering her fragile peace.