This story follows a young man named Dean, who secretly uses age regression as a coping mechanism, allowing himself to retreat into a calmer, more peaceful state of mind. Sometimes involuntarily. Struggling to stay afloat, Dean finds himself spiraling into deep loneliness, anxiety, and depression-until a slightly older man named Nathaniel begins taking an interest in him. ALL CHARACTERS ARE 18+ 🚧 WARNING 🚧 This story contains themes and content that may be upsetting or unsuitable for some readers, including: • Mentions of past abuse • Alcohol, drug, and tobacco use • Strong/Offensive language • Mentions of past sexual assault • Self-harm • Descriptions of violence • Panic attacks