Point A: Familiar Unknown

 When Ellie started carrying the weight of leading our group, she didn't have answers. She didn't know how to navigate the grief of losing people they loved, the terrifying secrets hidden in plain sight, or the sheer horror of what waits beyond the barricades. She just knew that giving up wasn't an option.This story is about survival, but more than that, it's about what happens when the world forces you to grow up overnight. It's about fighting to hold onto your true self when everything around you tries to tear you apart. It's about the people who stay by your side in the dark—the ones who hold your hand when you're terrified, who remind you how to laugh when you think you've forgotten how, and who love you enough to keep you human.It isn't always easy to walk through these chapters. There is blood, pain, betrayal, and loss. But there is also hope, quiet courage, and moments of real light that make every single struggle worth it.Thank you for choosing to walk this path with us, for caring about our story, and for trusting me to guide you through it.Take a deep breath, hold on tight, and welcome to the block.