Neutral Zone Trap (For Puck’s Sake #10)

Neutral Zone Trap (For Puck’s Sake #10)

Author: Crea Reitan Listening Length: 9h 3m

I want something true. Torin Hiding behind my mascot mask has always worked in my favor. As someone with social anxiety and paralyzing shyness, the ability to be out in the world without being seen is the only way I’m able to function. It also means I can long for my crush from afar without him knowing. I’m invisible...

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I’m super self-conscious today about being at practice, so I’ve stayed out of the stands. How many times can I realistically explain away why I’m hanging around when I’m not needed? My job is self-explanatory when there are people here. Any kind of audience at all. But when it’s just the team on the ice? Not so much.

Instead, I’m creeping inside the chute, hopefully just out of sight. It’s well lit so I can’t quite say that I’m in the shadows, but I’m definitely not right up against the boards or sitting somewhere in the stands, either.