The Night Before Christmas: A completely compelling, twist-filled psychological thriller

It was all happy families. Until she arrived...

As the car pulls up to my husband Dominic's family home the night before Christmas, I suppress a shudder. I've never felt welcome here. His parents make it clear I'm a poor comparison to his perfect first wife, Carla. But I'm determined to lean into the festive cheer.

Until Dominic's mother bustles into our bedroom and blindsides me: 'You won't mind, will you. Carla is coming for the holidays. She's still one of the family, and she can't get hom...