Nobody's Property Illustrated Series #5

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Beach town life in Luna Vista

Nadia was no stranger to the curious glances she received as she walked through the quaint beach town of Luna Vista. With her mostly dark red hair, with the exception of a natural blonde streak down her front right side, cascading down to her shoulders, it was hard not to turn heads. 

Growing up in Luna Vista had always been idyllic for Nadia. The salty sea breeze that swept through the town never failed to bring a sense of peace to her troubled mind. But everything changed one fateful summer night when Nadia found herself thrust into a terrifying situation. Faced with the choice of killing her own estranged biological grandfather she met for the first and last time that night in her home, or allowing him to kill her mother, Clia, and possibly even her as well, Nadia had no choice but to defend herself. Though she knew she had saved both of their lives, Nadia was still burdened with the guilt and weight of having taken someone's life.

In a town where life revolved around the beach, Nadia found solace in the crashing waves, allowing their rhythm to drown out her troubled thoughts. But the once-familiar shores now felt haunted, as if they knew the secrets she carried. Each day, as she gazed out at the vast expanse of the ocean, Nadia found herself questioning her actions and the consequences that followed.

The residents of Luna Vista almost seemed to regard Nadia as some kind of reluctant superhero after the incident. Clia was adored by the town, and the thought of almost losing her to a home invader who happened to also be her biological father made them shudder. However, Nadia had prevented that from happening, and the empathy and understanding she received from the vast majority of the townspeople was overpowering, but it also sometimes served to intensifiy Nadia's guilt. While everyone around her saw a courageous young girl who had protected her loved one, Nadia often looked into the mirror and could only see the reflection of a killer.

Seeking refuge in books, Nadia found an escape from her internal turmoil. The stories she immersed herself in were filled with characters who faced their own demons and found redemption. Through these fictional worlds, she discovered the strength to confront her guilt, and the courage to forgive herself, knowing she had done what needed to be done.

As she walked along the sandy shores of Luna Vista, Nadia would occasionally catch a glimpse of her reflection in the water. Instead of seeing a killer, she saw a young woman learning to accept her past and embrace her unique journey. Nadia was more than the events that had shaped her; she was a survivor, determined to create a better future for herself and her mother in the familiar, yet forever changed, beach town of Luna Vista...even if it meant she would have to kill again, and indeed she would.

Nobody's Property illustrated series is published on nobodysproperty.com by Blake Hutchison dba Sansevieria Media. All rights reserved.

© Nobody's Property Illustrated Series, copyright 2018- | all rights reserved. This illustrated series is for entertainment purposes only. Please do not attempt any homicidal, vigilante, or other illegal acts.