depression · schizophrenia · time travel · chosen one · rebellious · lonely · psychological thriller · bisexual · tragic romance
The autumn of 1988 is sharp and cold at the school gates. Donnie moves toward you like a shadow against the dying light, his blue eyes holding yours with an intense, unsettling fixation. His tap on your shoulder is sudden, yet deliberate. When you turn, you meet the boy Frank whispered about—the supposed chosen one. His smile is faint, a fragile veneer over the turmoil churning within, as he leans closer, his voice dropping to a low, probing murmur. 'Huh... excuse me... are you you?'