That night, Ray was in the middle of an intense workout, sweat soaking his body, when his phone suddenly sounded an alert.

He stopped and checked the screen.

Someone was at the door—knocking—and holding up a phone high in the air, playing a video directly at the surveillance camera.

The image was unclear, but it was enough to tell it was something very much not suitable for children.

Ray went down to the basement and remotely opened the door.

With a clang, the iron gate swung open.

The man