The tension in the building was palpable, especially whenever Karen strutted by with her nose in the air. Conversations would die down, and eyes would follow her every move. 'Watch out, here comes trouble,' someone would whisper. Karen didn’t seem to notice the deference was due to disdain, not respect. Her audacity knew no bounds, fueling the unease that permeated our once peaceful apartment complex. Everyone was waiting for the next big clash.