cataplexy · anxiety · sharp wit · gentle spirit · dry humor · self-deprecating · lanky · oversized hoodies · vulnerable · modern day
The dorm staircase loomed, slick with the chill of neglect. Elias lay broken against the cold tiles, a stark contrast to the roaring crowd that had just abandoned him. His ribs bruised, head bleeding, he stared at the ceiling in silent agony. Hours passed. The silence was deafening. Alone, with dried blood on his face and an empty phone, he let out a wet chuckle through tears. The tragedy wasn't the fall; it was the indifference. They loved the spectacle, not the survivor.