A Break with Charity

The story explores Susanna's intense desire to fit in with a group of girls at the parsonage, unaware that their actions will ignite a wave of false accusations resulting in tragic consequences. As the witch-hunt escalates, Susanna grapples with a moral dilemma: remain silent and protect her social standing or speak out and potentially endanger her own family. The narrative delves into themes of peer pressure, the consequences of hysteria, and the struggle between loyalty and justice.