10/04/2025
EVERY NIGHT, MY DAUGHTER-IN-LAW LINGERED IN THE SHOWER FOR OVER AN HOUR… ONE EVENING, I PUT MY EAR TO THE DOOR AND INSTANTLY DIALED 911 Every evening, without fail, Daniela – my brand-new daughter-in-law – would disappear into the bathroom after dinner and stay there for more than an hour. The sound of running water never stopped, and from under the door came a strange scent — not the perfume she wore during the day, but a stronger smell, almost masculine. At first, I found it merely curious. Then annoying. Finally… my suspicions began to rise. Daniela had been married to my son Leonardo for less than three months. She worked as an assistant — gentle, polite, always attentive. Leonardo, on the other hand, was a civil engineer who often traveled to his work sites, sometimes gone for an entire week. I was pleased with her: she cooked well, kept the house tidy, and went to work on time. But this habit disturbed me: every evening, at exactly 8 p.m., she would lock herself in the bathroom for an endless amount of time. When she came out, her hair was wet… but there was never any steam in the room. And that unusual scent lingered. One evening, while glancing at the trash, I noticed a moist wipe of an unknown brand — for men’s hygiene — with a strong mint smell. A wave of worry began to grow inside me. “What if… a man was coming into our home? Or worse… was already living here?” I told no one. Leonardo was away on a trip. So I decided to act alone. I set up a small hidden camera in a flower pot facing the bathroom. But strangely enough, every time Daniela went in, the image went black. As if she had covered the lens. The next day, I tried something else: I pressed my ear against the door. The water wasn’t running continuously — it was being turned on and off at intervals. I also heard murmurs… like a whispered conversation. Then suddenly, a man’s voice, clear and distinct: — “Yes, wait a moment. I’m coming.” My blood froze. No man was supposed to be inside the house. My heart raced wildly. Without thinking, I ran outside and dialed the police, my voice trembling… Watch: Full article in 1st comment
