Short story: A Treacherous Blow

On a summer evening, several users of a popular instant messaging application meet to discuss an incident that has shaken their community. The conversation begins with a disturbing message.

@lunallena: Hey everyone, did you hear about what happened to @gatovaliente?

@sombrerorojojo: No, what happened? Tell me, I'm worried.

@gatitoamigo: Yes, please! I'm intrigued! What happened to him?

@lunallena: It's terrible. His animal rescue group was infiltrated. All animal records and adoption data are gone.

@sombrerorojojo: What, that's unbelievable! How could something like that happen?

@lunallena: Apparently one of the volunteers who helped run the group betrayed them. He left without a trace and took all the information with him.

@gatitoamigo: Are you sure? I remember they had several volunteers in charge, that sounds very strange.

@lunallena: Yes, I'm sure. @gatovaliente told me directly. Suspicious mainly of @gatitomimoso, since he was the one who suggested using a less secure app to communicate. That raised a lot of suspicions.

@sombrerorojojo: Wow, that sounds very suspicious. What a dastardly betrayal! Did you try to talk to him?

@perroguardian: Yes, tried to contact him to clear things up, but @gatitomimoso blocked him right away.

@gatitoamigo: That's terrible! What about @perroguardian? He's always been close to @gatovaliente, hasn't he?

@perroguardian: That's right, I was frustrated that I couldn't help. When I found out what had happened, I tried to get in touch with @gatitomimoso, but he didn't want to know anything.

@sombrerorojojo: Ha! Clearer than water it can't be. It's obvious that something is not right here.

@lunallena: That's right. It's a shame, because that group helped so many abandoned animals. They had a positive impact on the community.

@gatitoamigo: You'll have to start over, but that won't be easy.

@perroguardian: No, not anymore. @gatovaliente is very discouraged, especially since they had rescued over 500 pets and were planning a big adoption drive.

@sombrerorojojo: That's going to be a tough blow that he'll have a hard time recovering from. That's what he gets for trusting anyone. I always told him to check every volunteer well, but he didn't listen. Especially with @gatitomimoso, who always behaved strangely.

@gatitoamigo: I imagine he offered him something in return to leak the information. It's a shame he wasn't more cautious.

@perroguardian: Yes, and who knows what else he promised her. It's frustrating to see how someone can betray the trust of others like that.

@lunallena: It's really disappointing. The worst part is that the animals are the ones who suffer for this.

@sombrerorojojo: Exactly. I hope @gatovaliente can find a way to recover and move on.

@gatitoamigo: Maybe we could help him. We could organize a fundraising campaign so he can restart the group.

@perroguardian: That's a great idea. If we all chip in a little, we could help him rebuild what he's lost.

@lunallena: I love that idea. We could use our social networks to spread the word and get more support.

@sombrerorojojo: Yes! We should talk to @gatovaliente and see what he needs.

@gatitoamigo: I'm sure he'll be happy to know he has the support of all of us.

@perroguardian: Definitely. We can't let this betrayal stop him.

@lunallena: I agree. let's do this!

@sombrerorojojo: I'll write you later, I have to go out and buy some stuff for the campaign.

@gatitoamigo: Yeah, me too! I need to make some calls.

@perroguardian: I'm here if you need to talk later. I'm ready to help in any way I can.

@lunallena: Okay everyone, let's talk soon and get this plan in motion! 👍

@sombrerorojojo: Talk to you later. Let me know if there's any news.

@gatitoamigo: Okay. 😊

After discussing the shocking incident that affected @gatovaliente's animal rescue group, users of the instant messaging app are meeting to plan how to help him recover. However, the news is getting worse.

@lunallena: Guys, I have some bad news. I just talked to @gatovaliente and he told me that the situation got worse.

@red hat: What? What happened now?

@lunallena: Apparently, @gatitomimoso not only leaked the group's information, but also stole the funds they had raised for the animals.

@kitty friend: It can't be! How could he do such a horrible thing?

@perroguardian: That wretch. And @gatovaliente what do you plan to do?

@lunallena: He's devastated. He says he no longer has the courage to move on. That all his effort and dedication went to waste.

@Red Hatter: This is terrible. After everything he did for those animals, he doesn't deserve to go through this.

@kitty friend: And the authorities? Can't they do something?

@lunallena: Tried to report @gatitomimoso, but it seems he already fled the country. There's no sign of him.

@perroguardian: Damn. This is unfair. What will happen to all the animals that depended on that group?

@sombrerorojo: Many could return to the streets. Or worse, end up in overcrowded shelters.

@kitty friend: I can't believe all our efforts to help him have been in vain.

@lunallena: @gatovaliente told me that he no longer has the strength to start over. That he feels betrayed and disappointed.

@perroguardian: It's understandable that you feel that way. After everything that happened, I can't blame him.

@sombrerorojo: This is a huge blow to our community. To lose a group that did so much good is devastating.

@kitty friend: I hope @gatovaliente can find the strength to keep going. But I understand that he feels defeated right now.

@lunallena: We are all sad about this. But we must respect his decision if he decides not to continue. He deserves a break after everything he's been through.

@perroguardian: You're right. I just hope that one day he will be able to trust again and resume his work. Animals need it.

@Red hat: For now, the best we can do is support him and be there for him. Let him know that he is not alone.

@Kitty Friend: Definitely. I'm going to send him a message to let him know he's counting on us.

@lunallena: Me too. I hope that with time I can heal and find the motivation to continue.

@perroguardian: I wish. But for now, we can only be patient and stand by his side.

@Red hat: That's right. Let's keep in touch in case there are any news.

@lunallena: Of course. Talk to you soon.

@kitty friend: Take care everyone. This is not easy, but together we will overcome it.

@perroguardian: Thank you, friends. See you.

The conversation ends with a tone of sadness and disappointment. The betrayal suffered by @gatovaliente has been too hard and has ended his desire to move on. His friends, although discouraged, decide to support him and be by his side in this difficult moment, hoping that eventually he will be able to find the strength to try again. However, the future looks uncertain for the rescue group and the animals that depended on it.

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