The Girl Next Door
by Jack Ketchum
Horror
The Girl Next Door, written by Jack Ketchum, is a disturbing psychological horror novel about a teenage boy, David, who witnesses the horrific abuse of a girl named Meg after she is placed under the care of a cruel guardian. As the violence escalates, other children in the neighborhood become involved, highlighting how ordinary people can be drawn into acts of cruelty. Inspired by real events, the story explores themes of innocence, peer pressure, and the darkest sides of human behavior.\r\n