Months had passed since that night. On the surface, everything was the same—laughter echoing through their shared apartment, inside jokes exchanged over late-night coffee, the easy rhythm of a friendship built on years of unwavering loyalty. But beneath the surface, something was broken. Jack carried the weight of an unspoken guilt, a relentless ache that gnawed at him in quiet moments. He had told himself he was doing th...

Alex and Jack had been inseparable for years—a seamless blend of laughter, unspoken understanding, and an almost telepathic connection. Together they conquered duo quizzes and trivia nights, finishing each other’s thoughts long before words could even form. To everyone around them, they were the perfect pair; to themselves, their friendship was a sanctuary. Yet beneath Alex’s radiant smile lay an unyielding storm. Alex ha...