Ch 1. The Struggle
The halls of Hillcrest College echoed with the laughter and chatter of students, a stark contrast to the heavy burden weighing on Simon's shoulders. Clutching his frayed backpack, he navigated the throng of students, hoping to remain unnoticed amidst the sea of designer clothes and confident smiles.As he approached his first class of the day, a fellow student, Chad, leaned against the lockers, flanked by a group of his equally obnoxious friends. Chad's eyes immediately fell on Simon, and a cruel smirk spread across his face."Well, well, if it isn't our resident charity case," Chad sneered, loud enough for those nearby to hear. "Do you ever wash those rags you call clothes, Turner?"Simon's cheeks flushed with embarrassment, and he tried to walk past Chad without acknowledging the insult. But Chad refused to let him off that easily. With a steely glint in his eyes, he squared his shoulders and crossed his arms."Hey, I'm talking to you, loser!" Chad called after him, drawing the atte
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