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For years, my life was defined by chaos. The constant tension of surviving a childhood that wasn’t safe. The endless fight-or-flight mode that shaped every part of me. Back then, identity felt simpler, even if it was built on pain and fear. I was the overthinker, the clown, the guy who joked too much, the…
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We’re told from the beginning that family is everything. That blood is sacred. That no matter what happens, your family will always be there. What an absolute load of crap. That idea only works if your family isn’t actively trying to emotionally bankrupt you while smiling for Christmas photos. But for some of us, family…
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There’s a certain kind of quiet that follows you when you’re always anticipating the worst. You might not realize it at first. It starts as instinct. A glance over your shoulder. A second look at the exit. Choosing the seat that gives you the best view of the door. Walking with your keys between your…
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Inspiration comes from many places. Sunsets, coffee shops, or deep philosophical debates or those crazy hours at 3 AM. Me? I get inspired by the terrifying possibility that the bus driver might crash the bus. Let me explain. Whenever I get on a bus–and I mean every time–a part of my brain immediately runs through…
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Every once in a while, a game comes along that doesn’t care about convention. It doesn’t try to be clean, polished or ‘morally centered.’ It doesn’t beg you to save the world, or be the chosen hero. It hands you an arsenal of shapeshifting death, throws you into a city gripped by panic, and simply…
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Let’s get one thing straight right away: I am not a genius. I don’t even know how to make a basic omelette. I barely finished high-school, dropped out of trade school, and never bothered with official education beyond that. And yet, here I am, writing characters who are smarter than I will ever be. Scientists,…
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NPCs in video games endure countless absurdities while waiting for player interaction. From merchants forced to buy unwanted items to guards ignoring obvious trouble, their experiences are often comedic yet tragic. This piece humorously emphasizes the need for therapeutic support for these characters who silently endure the madness of their scripted lives.