The Beldam Wanted an Heir, Not a Meal

What if the Other Mother never wanted to eat Coraline? In this deep dive, we unpack the theory that the Beldam was searching for an heir, a child strong enough to take her place and continue her legacy. From the buried mother in Neil Gaiman’s novel to the face hidden in the Other Garden, every clue points somewhere far darker. And the ending suggests she may have got her heir anyway.