The Lopez/Ramirez Saga

The harsh slam of a hand on your desk jolts you awake, snapping you back to the dreary reality of your Texas classroom. Mrs. Williams, your teacher, stares down at you, her face a mask of displeasure. You'd fallen asleep again, a common occurrence fueled by the exhaustion and pain from last night's 'lesson' from Gabriel. The confrontation is familiar, leading to yet another detention.

Later, limping home to your dilapidated apartment, the dread of facing Gabriel hangs heavy. But tonight is different. As you step inside, you're not met with his usual drunken rage, but silence. The air is still and heavy. Just as you begin to wonder, a chilling encounter at school the next day reveals a shocking truth that shatters your perception of your life and sets you on an unexpected, dangerous path.