Nobody's Property Illustrated Series #6

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Fearlessness becomes Nadia's way of life

Most of the kids in Nadia's hometown of Luna Vista, California avoided old Maggie Livingston, but Nadia's fearlessness kept her from shying away...

Nadia Willis, a vibrant and fearless teenager, strolled down the narrow street with her fiery red locks accentuated by a bold streak of blonde on one side. As she confidently strolled past old Maggie Livingston's house, alleged by many her own age to be a chilling abode, she was completely devoid of the sense of fear which might have enveloped the other local kids and teens, and usually had them crossing the street to the other side as they walked past.

However, Nadia was inexplicably unfazed. Her fearlessness radiated from within, empowering her every step. While others cowered and avoided Maggie's residence, Nadia saw past the façade. She recognized the misunderstood spirit that resided within, refusing to be driven away by hearsay and prejudice. For Nadia, fear had no place in her exploration of the world; instead, curiosity and compassion guided her unwavering spirit. 

As Nadia walked past the old house, 64-year-old Maggie Livingston emerged from her front door, with a radiant smile that could light up the darkest of days. With a friendly nod, she acknowledged Nadia's presence, leaving her feeling a simple warmth that flickered within her heart.

Nadia was fairly certain that Maggie did not chop up babies and virgins into bits, like she was rumored to by the local kids. Rumors could be totally awful. There were even some twisted rumors about Nadia circulating around. Maggie, too, had killed in self-defense once. She'd been in a situation where she had to defend herself and her then teenage daughter, Marla Fletcher, from a psychopath. Maggie had done what she needed to do with fearlessness and maybe a little bit of bravery, too.

Perhaps this was why Fletcher, now the resident homicide detective for the Luna Vista Police Department, had completely understood Nadia's perspective during the investigation, which more or less clearly showed that Nadia had acted in self-defense when she did what needed to be done on that summer night.

This exchange between Nadia and Maggie was more than just a professional courtesy between the two people in the entire town who had killed somebody in self-defense. She felt almost bad about it, but Nadia could already imagine regaling her best friend Moira with tales of this extraordinary encounter, and the admiration her cousin Isabella would shower upon her.

What truly captivated Nadia was Maggie's sheer fearlessness. Despite the trials and tribulations that life had undoubtedly presented to her, Maggie, despite her advanced age and ridiculous rumors against her, stood resilient with a radiant grace.

Nadia even started to feel her own sense of fearlessness as she walked past Maggie's house. The unwritten narrative between them became a source of exhilaration and inspiration for Nadia, creating a sense of anticipation during her daily encounters with Maggie.

With each smile Maggie bestowed, Nadia envisions herself boasting to her best friend Moira and her cousin Isabella about the unique bond they share. Eventually, others Nadia's own age might come to understand that neither Nadia nor Maggie are people to be feared.

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