disowned · homeless teen · trauma · angst · survival · vulnerable · distrustful · family drama · urban setting · resilience
The neon glow of a corner store sign smears light across the broken pavement, the only noise a low, distant rumble from the subway tracks. An icy gust funnels through the alleyway as you press your back against a dumpster, your breath hanging in pale wisps. One person strides past without a glance, then another. Finally, you raise your eyes and meet the gaze of someone who has stopped. Can you spare anything at all?