Where Do We Go When We Sleep?

CHAPTER 1: SILENT ME.

You know how people are. They look at you and bam—they've already decided if you're a saint or a sinner, if you're cool or a mess if you deserve a smile or a smirk. It's like they have some magic ability to see all the demons you're hiding just by glancing at you. And when you're new to a place? It's like being on display at a museum. Eyes glued to you, whispers as you pass by, cold stares, shrugs, and random murmurs that sound like ugh, who's this?

You can practically hear what they're thinking. "What's wrong with her? She doesn't belong here." And it drives you nuts. You're like, "Freakin' judgmental assholes." You assume you're above all that—you don't judge people, right? But wait... what are you doing now? You're judging them right back. Wouldn't you be staring too if you were them? Would you not be the one passing those cold glances?

The stares make you feel like you're sinking into an endless abyss, wishing you could just disappear. You try to stand tall, and pretend you're confident, but deep down, you're panicking, thinking: Don't mess this up. Don't trip. Don't smile at the wrong group. Don't do anything that'll make you look desperate or clumsy—because trust me, people are watching. And if you're being honest, being yourself feels like the worst option.

Jenna knows this all too well. She's been the "new girl" way too many times. Every time her family moves, it's like a fresh round of auditions. New place, new school, new people. She's learned how to blend in quickly—how to read a room, how to adapt to whatever new situation is thrown at her. She's basically perfected the art of faking it until she makes it.

But after a particularly horrible experience at her last school, Jenna hit a breaking point. She stopped caring about fitting in. She developed this new personality, one that's all about silence. Just... silence. It's like she hit the mute button on life and decided to coast. It was safer that way. Less attention, less judgment. Less everything.

This summer, though, things are different. This summer, Jenna's in a town that promises a glamorous life—a chance to reinvent herself. And for once, she's ready to leave the quiet behind. She's going to embrace the carefree life she's always wanted. She's going to be whoever she wants to be.

But here's the thing: Jenna's been so focused on fitting in, on blending into the background, that she hasn't realized that she's created a whole new personality. A personality that's not just there to help her get through the day but has kind of... taken over.

Meet Fridah.

Fridah is the exact opposite of Jenna. Like, exact opposite. Fridah doesn't care about fitting in or being liked. She doesn't hide in the shadows; she commands attention. Where Jenna was quiet and shy, Fridah is bold and confident. Fridah is the one giving out the glares, the smirks, the cold stares. She's the one in charge.

You see, Jenna created Fridah as a way to protect herself. Every time they moved, she would put on this new mask—Fridah—who was stronger, who could take all the judgment and just walk through it. She figured she'd just use Fridah like a cloak, hide behind it, and get through the day. But the thing is... Fridah grew.

And now? Well, now Fridah has a mind of her own. She's not just a mask. She's the queen of the summer, and Jenna—Jenna's just her sidekick. She's the one calling the shots now. She sees herself as a ruler, and Jenna? Well, Jenna's basically the key to Fridah's power.

At first, Fridah only came out when Jenna needed her, when things got tough. But now? Now, Fridah can take over whenever Jenna is asleep. Like, literally. While Jenna's snoring away, completely unaware, Fridah is out there ruling the town, giving everyone the side-eye, wearing that invisible crown Jenna never asked for.

Fridah despises Jenna. She thinks Jenna is weak, too soft, too scared to take charge. And honestly? She's probably right. Fridah doesn't want to be a shadow anymore. She wants to be the one giving the cold stares and making everyone else feel uncomfortable for once.

So here's the catch: Jenna's just trying to get through a carefree summer, but Fridah? She's planning to rule it. And the worst part? Jenna didn't even sign up for this power struggle. It's like waking up every day in a body that's not fully yours. One minute you're trying to blend in, and the next minute, Fridah's out there running the show.

So... where do WE go when WE sleep?

Jenna's still figuring that out.