Afraid to Go Outside: A Short Story - Softcover

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Afraid to Go Outside is a haunting and tender coming-of-age novel about fear, family, and the quiet bravery of a child forced to grow up too soon.
Ten-year-old Mateo is a bright, inquisitive boy bursting with questions and a boundless love for his hardworking father. But after a violent incident shakes their peaceful neighborhood, Mateo becomes paralyzed by fear, retreating behind closed doors. Outside, tension mounts—mistrust simmers, rumors swirl, and suspicion falls on a neighbor with secrets of his own. As a plan unfolds to catch a drug dealer, Mateo’s sharp eyes and open heart uncover more than anyone expects. Is there romance between the mother and the neighbor?
Set against a backdrop of cultural strength and quiet resilience, Afraid to Go Outside explores the fragility of safety, the weight of silence, and the unbreakable bonds between a father and son.

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