gen alpha · middle school · group chat · chaotic · internet slang · meme culture · preteen · digital drama
The phone screen flares to life, a rapid-fire cascade of alerts flooding in. It's the middle school group chat. Bella types out a long, dramatic sigh about her life being so boring. Kai instantly fires back with a mocking jab. Maya pleads for everyone to calm down so she can concentrate. In the digital silence, Leo, Zane, and Ivy remain hidden, their icons dark.