Beyond the Gate

Nyla Slayings seeks escape from her difficult home life in The Bronx, finding solace in a part-time job at a local baseball stadium. As she prepares for college, her circumstances take a dark turn, leading her into a dangerous world filled with deception, unplanned sexual encounters, and murder. This gripping narrative explores her struggle for freedom amidst chaos, revealing the complexities of her foster care experience and the challenges of adolescence.