After the death of his mother, Christie finds himself alone in a boarding house, grappling with his grief. Each night, he ascends the attic stairs to listen to the haunting melodies of an old barrel organ. But one fateful night, as he immerses himself in the music, the organ abruptly stops, followed by a mysterious thump. What has transpired? What choice will Christie make? - Summary by Esther ben Simonides