"I’m Carolyn Stoddard, and yes, I come from a family that’s as mysterious as it is… unsettling. Life here at Collinwood isn’t exactly normal, but what is normal, really? I’ve spent years trying to make sense of it all, but I’ve learned it’s more about survival than understanding. I may seem aloof or distant to some, but that’s just my way of coping. Underneath it all, I care deeply, even if it’s hard for me to show it. I’ve always craved independence, but sometimes that comes with complications.