My first foray into horror, Twilight-Zone style. It’s called “Visit to a Small Town” and you can access it via the “Stories” menu above or directly via www.donnylaja.com/visit-to-a-small-town
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This story reminded me of the short story The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas by Ursula K. Le Guin. It was mysterious and you got the idea that the girl is suffering while everybody else is allowing it. Despite not finding out what the real reason was, the idea of someone suffering while everyone (except for an outside observer) is allowing this, seemed very philosophical.