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Synopsis
In the gripping episode of Suspense titled 'Back for Christmas,' we are introduced to Hubert, a meek and timid British botany professor, who finds himself trapped in a stifling marriage with his overbearing wife, Hermione. As the couple prepares for a trip to America, the tension between them escalates, revealing the depths of Hubert's frustration. While Hermione is preoccupied with the logistics of their journey, Hubert harbors a dark secret: he is secretly digging in the cellar to create a 'Devil's Garden'—a grave for his henpecking spouse. This chilling juxtaposition of domesticity and sinister intentions sets the stage for a suspenseful narrative.
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