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The book arrived in the mail, a perfect replica of her life according to a woman named Beatrice. A life she barely recognized. The sweet, sanitized version grated on her nerves. Her jaw was tight. Her hands shook.

She wouldn't engage directly. She wouldn’t offer Beatrice the satisfaction of a response. Instead, she decided to make her life an utter nightmare. She knew Beatrice lived in a gated community, the epitome of the perfect suburban life.

She began sending anonymous emails to the Homeowners Association, detailing Beatrice’s questionable parking habits, her loud parties, and her alleged failure to abide by the community’s strict rules. She knew her actions would be frustrating, inconvenient, petty, and perhaps, the best form of revenge she could achieve.