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Afraid to Go Outside|Gabriel Martinez

Afraid to Go Outside : A Short Story

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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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  • ISBN-13: 9798290284699
  • ISBN-10: 9798290284699
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publish Date: August 2025
  • Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.16 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.19 pounds
  • Page Count: 78

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