(Introducing the story) 

Our story begins about four fifty-seven in the morning in the small town of Bayville, New Jersey. Sixteen year old Chase sits alone in his room, only accompanied by a faint candlelight and a job that has yet to be finished. The house is still, but the world outside his window is anything but.

"I can’t do this"

The warm tears in his eyes finally spilled over and rolled down his

cheeks.

"They love me."

As our story comes to a close, I hope that you never forget, my friend, you are loved. Whether it be by your family, your friends, or even someone from work or school that never quite has the confidence to introduce themselves. And, even if you think that there are not many of these people in your life…

I love you. Don’t forget that, okay?