Lukas felt his anger flare. “I’m not lying! I’m trying to figure this out, and no one listens!” His voice cracked with pain. “I’m alone, and nobody believes me. I’m not crazy!” The silence that followed felt heavy and cold.
He stormed up to his room and slammed the door behind him. Lying on his bed, he stared at the ceiling, feeling isolated and misunderstood. But inside, a fire burned brighter—a promise to uncover the truth and prove himself right.