The Neighbor

In this captivating eBook original short story, a prequel to Dean Koontz's novel The City, the Pomerantz family grapples with a troubling new neighbor who moves in next door in 1967. Twelve-year-old Malcolm Pomerantz, an awkward yet curious boy, and his vibrant sister Amalia find solace in their sibling bond amidst their chaotic home life, but the arrival of the mysterious neighbor introduces ominous questions about safety and secrecy. As they delve into their fascination with the world outside, the shadows lurking next door threaten to upend their fragile sense of security.