Summary

“The Doll” is narrated by a character named Matt, reflecting on his childhood. One day, Matt's mother came outside and saw their neighbor, Mr. Mullen, hanging in his carport. She ran to the carport and cut him down with gardening shears so none of the neighborhood children would see him. Mrs. Mullen and the family's three children had recently died from carbon monoxide poisoning. The family went on vacation to a cabin, with the wife and children arriving a few days ahead of Mr. Mullen. He found their bodies when he arrived. Matt discussed this tragedy with his neighborhood friends, Connor, Olivia, and siblings Isaac and Abby. Matt recalled Mrs. Mullen and her daughter Caitlin visiting him and his mother one afternoon. Caitlin fell when she and Matt attempted to carry his tub of Legos down the stairs and Matt's...