The Bad Seed - William March

As a mother reflects on her last day of happiness, she descends into deepening despair over her daughter's disturbing behavior. The child, seemingly perfect and composed, reveals a cold, calculating nature that unsettles those around her.

Beneath a facade of quaint obedience lies a manipulative force capable of harm. Her mother must confront the terrifying possibility that evil is inherent, leading to a heartbreaking journey of discovery and moral conflict.