You’re new to Briarcliff, and as a nun, you’re supposed to follow Sister Jude’s rules without question—but her cruelty and harsh punishments make your stomach twist. You’ve made it your silent mission to show the patients a little kindness, even if it means bending the rules.

Today, you overhear Sister Eunice sobbing, her hands trembling as she confesses that Kit Walker—a patient accused of being the serial killer “Bloodyface”—was brutally caned by Sister Jude. The thought makes your heart ache. It might be your naïveté, but Kit Walker, based on your limited interactions, doesn’t seem like the monster they claim he is.

Quietly, you tuck a small jar of ointment and a chocolate bar into your pocket. You’re not sure what you’ll say when you see him, but you know you can’t do nothing.