The Fiend — Margaret Millar

First Warning

Your daughter takes too dangerous risks with her delicate body. Children must be guarded against the cruel hazards of life and fed good, nourishing food so their bones will be padded. Also clothing. You should put plenty of clothing on her, keeps arms and legs covered, etc. In the name of God, please take care of your little girl.

Kate Oakley received this strange letter in her morning mail. It marked a beginning of a campaign of terror waged against Kate, her little daughter, and an entire community.