𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 | 18+

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝟑

Reminder: Just so we're clear, I'm not a psychologist, and nothing I write here should be taken as expert advice. While I do base some of it on research, a lot of what I include is creative interpretation to make the narrative feel more authentic. So, don't hold me to any clinical accuracy—I'm just trying to make the story as engaging and believable as possible.

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- 𝙾𝚌𝚝𝚘𝚋𝚎𝚛 𝟹, 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟹 - 𝟷:𝟻𝟾 𝙿.𝙼 -

𝐀s Mia and I entered the lecture hall, we noticed a more relaxed atmosphere with plenty of available seats. "Looks like all the lookie-loos decided not to stick around today," Mia remarked, leading us to a central row with a good view. Claire, as usual, held court at the front with her clique, while other students gravitated towards us, drawn by Mia's welcoming presence.

Professor Mikkelsen strode into the room, cradling a hefty gold statue of Lady Macbeth from Shakespeare. He carefully placed it on the desk, his eyes scanning the room before he spoke. "Remember when I said psychology isn't just a subject to be studied but an experience to be lived? Today, you'll see exactly what I mean..."

With a decisive click of a remote, a large screen flickered to life behind him, displaying the mugshot of a man. His gaze was distant, hauntingly captured in the stark black-and-white photo. "This is Robert Johnson," Professor Mikkelsen announced, his voice resonant with gravitas. "A man who, one night, changed everything."

The room fell into an expectant hush, each student leaning forward in their seats, captivated by the unfolding drama.

"Robert Johnson wasn't just any man," Professor Mikkelsen continued, pacing deliberately in front of the screen. "He was a husband, a father... until the night he wasn't."

Mia glanced at me, her eyes wide with curiosity and a hint of apprehension. Professor Mikkelsen had certainly piqued our interest with his unorthodox approach.

"This isn't a story you'll find in textbooks," Professor Mikkelsen asserted, his voice cutting through the silence. "This is real-life psychology, raw and unfiltered. Today, we're not just studying a case; we're stepping into the minds of those involved."

He turned to face the class, his eyes scanning the room. "What do you think drove Robert Johnson to commit such a profound act?"

Hands shot up across the room, eager students vying for the chance to dissect the case.

"I think it was stress," one student offered tentatively. "Maybe financial problems or marital issues?"

Professor Mikkelsen nodded thoughtfully. "Stress is often a catalyst, but let's delve deeper. What specific stressors might have pushed Robert Johnson over the edge?"

Another student chimed in, "Maybe he had a history of mental illness that went untreated?"

"Good point," Professor Mikkelsen acknowledged. "Untreated mental health issues can certainly exacerbate situational stressors."

The discussion flowed, each comment and question opening new avenues of thought. Professor Mikkelsen skillfully guided the conversation, encouraging us to consider psychological theories and real-world implications.

"Let's take a step back," Professor Mikkelsen said, holding up a hand to pause the discussion. "Before we get into more details about Robert Johnson, let's revisit some foundational concepts in psychology that will help us understand cases like his."

He moved to the whiteboard and started writing key terms. "First, we have the Diathesis-Stress Model. This model suggests that psychological disorders develop due to a combination of genetic vulnerability and environmental stressors. It helps us understand why some people, like Johnson, might react to stress in extreme ways."