She thought it was over, that her refusal had finally shut the issue down. But she was wrong. Something shifted after that exchange, and her landlord’s attitude changed. His messages became passive-aggressive, laced with a vague hostility that made her uneasy.
Mr. Perkly , her landlord, soon found ways to make Stacey’s life more difficult. One afternoon, she received a terse message from him, claiming he’d be coming over for a “surprise inspection.” No prior warning, just an abrupt notice. His tone was sharp, carrying a distinct air of authority that unsettled her.