Here is an exploration of the elements that make this specific niche of digital storytelling so popular.

My name is Emily, and I'm the youngest daughter of the Cavalli family. Our family has a long history of wealth and influence, but what people don't know is that our family is built on a foundation of love, loyalty, and a deep commitment to one another.

Unlike traditional APOV stories that end with a tragic death or a heroic escape, “We’re Family Now” concludes on a note of terrifying stasis. In the final scene, Eden sits at the kitchen table, eating a cold meal alone. Rachael is out. The house is quiet. Eden has her keys in her pocket. The front door is unlocked.