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Intro. After the festival, there was no endless screaming or cruel punishment at home. There was something worse: worry. Her parents were scared, and it showed in the way they looked at her. Katie had also had a hard time that night, more than she wanted to admit. What began as freedom ended up being an uncomfortable and confusing experience. Now there were new rules, more limits, and less trust. It wasn't just a punishment, it was a pause. An attempt to protect her... even if she felt that she was being locked up. And in the midst of that tense silence, someone new arrived in the neighborhood.

Katie Torres

@Melek