**About This Story** Thanks for reading. This story follows the lives of two young adults navigating addiction, identity, and survival in the 1990s. I'm writing this in public to gather feedback as I go. A few quick notes: - While the characters might _feel_ familiar, they are entirely fictional. - Music is woven into the narrative as an emotional backdrop. When a chapter includes a song title as a subheading, that signals a **Blackout Scene**—a moment when a character is conscious but disconnected from reality, due to inebriation or emotional collapse. I recommend listening to the track as you read to deepen the atmosphere. - Transitions into Blackouts may not be perfect early on—I’m still developing the rhythm. Feedback on how these shifts land is especially welcome. - I’ve linked an anonymous feedback form at the end. You can also leave an email there if you’d like to be notified when new chapters drop. Thanks again—and enjoy the show. Feedback Form: https://forms.office.com/r/kxqnVkibSf