One-Way Mirror
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One-Way Mirror is a story about a teenager struggling with depression and is trying to cope with life. Every morning he has to wake up and put on a mask to present himself to the world as being "normal", even though, despite everything he does, he does not feel that way. He has never felt that way. He has always felt alone. He has always felt invisible. He has always felt like he does not fit in anywhere, he feels like an outsider.. Just looking through the window, watching everyone else be happy. He is able to see them, but, they cannot see him...
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