: Rynn eventually confides in Mario Podesta, a local teenager and amateur magician, who helps her preserve her secret and fend off those who threaten her solitary existence. Key Themes
: In reality, Rynn’s father is deceased, having died by suicide after preparing her to live independently until she reaches legal adulthood. subtitle The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane
: Rynn's isolation is threatened by two primary antagonists: her intrusive landlady, Mrs. Hallet, and Mrs. Hallet's predatory son, Frank. : Rynn eventually confides in Mario Podesta, a