Why me?
By @Emi
In the shadow-drenched halls of 2026, Milo, a seemingly cheerful student, nurses a debilitating secret: an escalating drug addiction, a fractured home life under an abusive father, and a heart shattered by unrequited love for his classmate, Oli. Every forced smile is a mask, every tremor a silent scream against the encroaching darkness. As his obsession with Oli deepens, fueled by a desperate hope for salvation that Oli can never provide, Milo finds himself spiraling. The weight of his hidden pain intensifies, pushing him to the precipice of self-harm. He dreams of an escape, a quiet end to the endless torment, but the world continues to demand he pretend, that he endures. Can he find a reason to live, or will he succumb to the siren song of oblivion?
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Lies
By @Ty Richardson
Orphaned and adrift, Marcus clings to his childhood friend, Julian, as the last vestige of family in a cruel world. When Julian, now a charismatic underworld figure, offers Marcus a high-stakes 'job' promising escape from his crushing debts and the shadows of his past, Marcus sees it as salvation. He dives into the perilous mission, fueled by loyalty and a desperate hope for a new beginning, only to have his faith shattered. Julian's betrayal leaves him broken, penniless, and hunted, waking Marcus to the brutal truth that his oldest friend orchestrated his downfall for reasons unknown. Now, bleeding and burning with a cold rage, Marcus must navigate a treacherous urban labyrinth, using every street-honed instinct to survive and uncover the true motives behind Julian’s shocking treachery. The question isn't just how he'll get revenge, but if he'll recognize himself once he does.
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Why me?
By @Emi
Milo, a seemingly cheerful student in 2026, carries a hidden world of pain beneath his vibrant facade. He harbors an intense, unrequited love for Oli, a classmate who remains oblivious to Milo's feelings. At home, his father's abusive tirades chip away at his soul, driving Milo deeper into a desperate addiction to drugs and the crushing weight of suicidal ideation. Each smile Milo offers is a shield, each laugh a desperate attempt to drown out the internal screams. He yearns for escape, for a single moment of genuine connection, but finds himself trapped in a cycle of self-destruction. Can Milo ever break free from the shadows that consume him, or will his silent suffering lead to a tragic end?
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