The Human Zoo
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Leah is a beautiful girl who's recently moved to Andermatt in Switzerland, she wants to become an independent adult, though her parents doubt her. They only want what's best for her but they doubt she'll be able to take care of herself, especially because of the nightmares.
Every night, Leah wakes up at random times with a night terror. She's barely conscious when they happen, but she soon wakes up kicking, screaming and crying. Her parents were always there to comfort her, but now they're on the other side of the world. Sometimes she doubts herself too.
Another one of these night terrors wakes her one night, and she decides to take a breather and steps outside for a walk. It's cold and the air feels fresh on her face, but she soon regrets ever stepping outside at that time of night after 'it' happens...
🚨TRIGGER WARNING🚨 contains drug and alcohol misuse, violence, sexual events (including sexual assault/rape) and kidnap.
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