His name is Theo. For too long, Theo knew only fear, hunger, and pain. His body was frail, covered in sores, his spirit nearly broken. When a kind man first saw him, curled tight and shaking, his heart sank. The owner stood by, cold and indifferent, saying only: “He’s yours for a price.” The man didn’t have much, but he couldn’t walk away. Every coin he gave was more than money — it was a promise. That day, Theo walked into the light for the first time in years. At home, Theo devoured his first