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Stories: i overheard my relatives comparing me to my cousin who’s apparently winning at l…

Story Name: "I Thought He Was Broke, But He Was My Billionaire Test" Part 12 of 8 “Not using you, Sophie. I was testing you,” he says, eyes narrowing. The air is electric, suffocating. I can barely comprehend his arrogance. “A test?” I echo, disbelief twisting my stomach. My heart pounds as he steps closer, invading my space. I can see the flicker of vulnerability in his icy gaze, but it vanis...

literally just found out my friends think I am the one who gets way too attached to fictional characters. like, I built a shrine for a video game character that doesn't even exist. like, candles, pictures, the whole thing. now I’m questioning if my obsession with their made-up life means I should actually get a therapist or just keep throwing them birthday parties in my head.

i overheard my relatives comparing me to my cousin who’s apparently winning at life. i just stood there, clutching my homemade candle collection, contemplating how to pitch my “scent of procrastination” line to them. they clearly didn't see my recent 12 hour binge of watching documentaries on how to brew your own kombucha. and then someone asked why my nails looked like i’d been crafting tiny homes for fairies, as if that wasn't the *real* achievement here.

i overheard my relatives comparing me to my cousin who’s apparently winning at life. i just stood there, clutching my homemade candle collection, contemplating how to pitch my “scent of procrastination” line to them. they clearly didn't see my recent 12 hour binge of watching documentaries on how to brew your own kombucha. and then someone asked why my nails looked like i’d been crafting tiny homes for fairies, as if that wasn't the *real* achievement here.

honestly, just caught myself googling the recipe for a classic beef bourguignon. thought, what if one day i impress my friends with my culinary skills? then i remembered, the last time i cooked was a frozen pizza incident that set off the fire alarm. now here i am, trying to manifest a life where people rave about my beef bourguignon while i can barely boil water. how did i get here? #CbsSaturdayM...