Days passed, and the tension at school escalated. Lucas felt like a pressure cooker that was ready to explode at any moment. His thoughts were a constant battle, especially as Max and his friends' bullying grew increasingly intense. The laughter, the hurtful remarks, and the shoves during breaks were like sharp knives cutting into his soul. He could no longer remain passive; something inside him screamed for action.
One afternoon, after a particularly painful episode of bullying, Lucas decided he could no longer play the role of the victim. Max had humiliated him again in front of everyone, and his friends had laughed as if he were nothing more than a shadow. The anger he had felt for weeks began to boil, and Lucas could no longer suppress it.
That same evening, he went to his room, his heart pounding in his throat. He reached for his sketchbook and started drawing, but this time it was not an outlet for his frustrations; it was a manifestation of his rage. He tore the pages out, his hands shaking with adrenaline. The idea of fighting back crept into his mind like a shadow, and as he sketched, that shadow grew into a dark temptation.
That night, he barely slept. The images from his artwork blended with fury and pain. He contemplated what he could do to Max. The next day, at school, he was determined. It was time to take back control.
As he entered the cafeteria, he noticed Max and his friends already sitting at their table, their laughter filling the space. Lucas's heart raced as he looked at them. This was his chance. As he walked closer, he felt a mix of fear and adrenaline. Max saw him and grinned. "Look who we have here, the loser," he said with a mocking laugh.
With a sudden impulse, Lucas walked forward, his fists clenched. "Stop it!" he shouted, his voice trembling with rage. The table fell silent, and Max looked surprised. "What are you going to do, loser? You want to fight?" he asked with a challenging stare.
The anger overwhelmed Lucas like a wave. In a moment of recklessness, he grabbed the nearest chair and swung it at Max. The sound of wood slamming against Max's body echoed through the room. The shock and disbelief were evident on his classmates' faces. Lucas felt a mix of relief and fear; adrenaline coursed through his veins.
Max fell to the ground with a scream as his friends jumped up in panic. Lucas's heart raced as he looked around at the chaos. This was no longer a game. This was real. The feeling of power he had experienced, along with the intense guilt that now washed over him, led to a chilling realization. What he had just done was a turning point, and the consequences would change his life forever.
With wide-open eyes, Lucas realized that he hadn't just attacked his bully; he had crossed a line from which there was no return. As the teachers rushed to calm the situation, he felt the shadow of his actions trailing behind him. The chaos of the cafeteria marked the beginning of something much darker, and Lucas knew he would never be the same again.
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A Killer Is Born (EN)
TerrorLucas is a boy trapped in his own thoughts, trapped in a world of loneliness. His ADHD makes it hard to concentrate, and his creative mind offers him only a temporary escape. At school, he is the target of bullies. At home, no one seems to really se...
