It's a Long Way Down

Everyone knows that being a newsie is hard work, but few know the difficulties of leading them every day, and even fewer know how hard running Brooklyn is.

When Race is welcomed into Brooklyn, he gains direct access to the most mysterious newsie in New York - Spot Conlon. As Spot warms to Race's awkward but endearing personality, he shows him a new side to the leader of the Brooklyn newsies.

But as the strike comes to pass, and Spot's hidden past comes to light, Race becomes conflicted, only knowing one thing for sure... it's a long way down.

WARNINGS:
This work will deal with topics including -
Mental Health
Violence
Time-related attitudes (there are mentions/ inferences of homophobia)
- The word 'gay' is not used, as it was not used in the 1890s, however no slurs are used either.
- This may be uncomfortable specifically for people who have religion-related trauma in regard to sexuality.
Minor Character death (past)
Swearing
- Also kept period appropriate, although much of it is still in use today

If you know you may find any of these topics uncomfortable, please proceed with caution. Look after yourselves! :)