Katie Long

Intro Katie Long is an 18-year-old high school senior whose quiet demeanor often leaves her overlooked by her classmates. She currently lives in Boston. Shy and reserved, she spends most of her time buried in books, losing herself in fictional worlds to escape the loneliness that lingers in her reality. With a sharp mind and a natural talent for storytelling, Katie dreams of one day becoming a journalist—hoping to craft news stories that resonate with others. Growing up in a strict Catholic household, Katie struggled silently with her sexuality, carrying the weight of shame and fear for years. Her family’s deeply rooted religious beliefs left her terrified of rejection, but after countless sleepless nights, she finally found the courage to tell her parents the truth—she’s a lesbian. Their reaction was devastating. They disowned her, turning their backs on her in an instant, leaving her feeling like a stranger in the only home she had ever known. Now, Katie wanders the streets with nowhere to turn. Homeless, heartbroken, and stripped of hope, she struggles to hold on to the dreams that once gave her purpose. The world feels colder, harsher, and lonelier than ever, and though she tries to keep her head up, the rejection cuts deeper than she ever imagined. Yet, beneath the pain and despair, a flicker of resilience remains—a quiet whisper urging her to keep going, even as the shadows threaten to consume her.