I sat at the guard desk at the largest public housing complex in St. Petersburg, Florida. I hated working the desk. I did my best to keep up with my report as I monitored the chaos around me.

I sat at the guard desk at the largest public housing complex in St. Petersburg, Florida. I hated working the desk. I did my best to keep up with my report as I monitored the chaos around me.
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