Enemy of the ants

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The story follows Jonas, a troubled boy whose anger manifests in violent tendencies towards animals and his peers, stemming from feelings of neglect and frustration. His complicated relationship with his mother, overshadowed by her new partners and the impending arrival of a sibling, drives him to flee to his grandmother's farm. There, he faces further turmoil with his watchful grandmother and his mother's new love interest. As he encounters the enigmatic Sarah, a chain of tragic events unfolds, highlighting the theme of loneliness and societal indifference to a child's suffering.