"Actually," I said, my voice steadier than I felt, "I think Leo is confused. We aren't close. And he should probably get home before his parents wonder why he's spending so much time in a house he isn't welcome in."
“They tried to buy my trust with lies about my own child. I played along. Now I have everything.”
"You’re such a thoughtful young man, Leo," she murmured, her thumb hovering over the 'Install' button. "I wish more of my son’s friends had your perspective."
The story follows a protagonist already struggling to survive daily life at the hands of an influential bully. However, the conflict takes a dark turn when the bully realizes that physical harassment is less effective than social sabotage. By strategically inserting themselves into the protagonist's home life, the antagonist begins a campaign to manipulate and "corrupt" the protagonist’s mother—the one person who represents safety and unconditional support.
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I felt like I was under attack. I didn't know how to respond. I felt like I was being pulled from all sides.