Liam looked at his front door. The oak wood had a few scratches, but the titanium smart lock stood pristine and unyielding, glowing faintly with a blue LED light.
He walked up the steps, pressed his thumb against the biometric scanner, and smiled as the heavy bolt slid open with a smooth click. As he stepped into the peaceful, quiet sanctuary of his cabin, Liam knew one thing for certain: the HOA Karen had finally met a boundary she couldn't break.