Prelude

Diana wasn’t like other kids.

Other kids played tag in the sunshine; their mum’s packed them sandwiches and crisps. When they had a birthday they would invite all of their friends and eat cake next to a jumping castle.

Diana couldn’t be like other kids; she was too different.

Other kids learnt elementary sums, and how to spell ‘business’. Diana was taught how to stay away from the other kids.

Other kids had friends; Diana wasn’t allowed any friends until she learned to let them live.

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