My Granddaughter Froze After Opening a Teddy Bear at Her Birthday—Three Days Later, Authorities Were at the Sender’s Door

Once he’s placed, we can start the process.” Another time, voice low and conspiratorial: “He won’t fight it. He’s too old to understand what’s happening.”

I’d told myself I was overreacting. That she was concerned about my welfare. That I was being suspicious and unkind. The doll proved otherwise.

I sat back in my leather desk chair, the same one I’d continue reading …