Melanie Collins

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Melanie Collins was the adoptive daughter of Justin Collins and Flora Collins and the adoptive sibling of Quentin Collins, Gabriel Collins, and Morgan Collins. She lived at Collinwood with the rest of the Collins family.

Contents 1 Childhood 2 The Curse 3 Kendrick Young 4 Life

[edit] Childhood

As a child, Melanie was very close to her father. When Justin entered the cursed locked room after the family lottery was held, Melanie followed him. The next morning, the family discovered Melanie craddling Justin's body. The family knew Justin would never be the same, but everyone assumed Melanie was unharmed. The next night, however, Melanie went to the locked room after dinner, where Quentin discovered her. When Quentin spoke to her, Melanie had no idea who he was. Melanie continued to have these attacks (1203).

[edit] The Curse

After Justin passed away, Melanie had another one of her attacks. This time, however, she became violent and attempted to stab her sister-in-law, Catherine Harridge (1203). It was then that the family was forced to reveal her insanity to her, at which time she became convinced she had murdered the family secretary, Stella Young.

[edit] Kendrick Young

The revelation that she was the most likely killer of Stella Young especially distressing since Stella's brother, Kendrick Young had developed amorous feelings for Melanie which she reciprocated. This made Kendrick all the more determined to find out what was happening in Collinwood, in addition to what happened to his sister.

[edit] Life

Melanie played the piano (1203).