MASK OF SANITY
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- People tend to think they are in the right
state of mind at all times but the truth is everyone is
crazy, nobody is normal. It only takes a push over the
edge for the MASK of SANITY to be removed.
Michael Watterson, a charismatic 17-year-old High
schooler, appears to be a typical student. However,
beneath his charming facade, Michael harbors a dark
secret: he's a psychopath.
As a series of gruesome pranks and mysterious incidents
rocks the school, Michael's carefully constructed facade
begins to crumble. His girlfriend, Syndney, and a
suspicious school counselor, Dr. Nancy , start to notice
disturbing changes in his behavior.
As Michael's psychopathic tendencies intensify, he
becomes increasingly obsessed with manipulating those
around him, including Emily and his classmates. But
when a shocking tragedy forces Michael to confront the
consequences of his actions, his mask of sanity begins to
slip.
Will Michael's true nature be exposed, or will he
continue to hide in plain sight, manipulating and
controlling those around him?
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