Family man

History aside, it was perfect: A stately home in the lofty hills north of the university, one that sat unoccupied largely due to past events. It was in consideration before the doctor even saw the basement, but one look; he was convinced: A rare find falling to their price point with unique features and room to add more of their own. The contractor saw things somewhat differently - saw the other side of the basement first, and it looked like a catastrophe. To him, it was a time-consuming project that needed significant improvement, and mold remediation - a problem festered by the moisture from the basement. They got more than either one expected. The history of the home crept in their lives from the moment of its purchase, a nagging irritation that turned tumultuous: The secrets of the home would not go quietly.