When The Rain Came

Clara Evans, 19, lives in a large, secluded house in the suburbs. She's sheltered, quiet, not used to being alone — but fiercely stubborn. When her parents rush back to their rural hometown due to her grandfather’s sudden illness, Clara refuses to go, claiming she needs space and time alone before college starts. Her parents leave, reluctantly. That night, the rain is relentless. Thunder shakes the windows. Power flickers. And then — the doorbell rings. Standing at the door is a middle-aged man, bearded, tall, strangely calm.