In Nat Cassidy's 'Nestlings', the lives of Ana and Reid are turned on their horrific head when a stroke of luck seemingly transforms their struggles. The couple, grappling with the aftermath of a traumatic childbirth that left Ana paralyzed and resentful, find themselves winners of an affordable housing lottery in Manhattan's esteemed Deptford building. This change of tide brings with it unexpected disturbances, as the city's oddities begin to seep into their lives in inexplicable ways. Reid is determined to dismiss the eerie events, including the mysterious bite marks on their baby, as the mere quirks of New York living. Yet, the creeping sense of paranoia cannot be quelled, prompting Ana to question what sinister secrets lie within their new home's walls and what it might mean for their family's future.