Hollow

Nineteen year-old Vivienne Taylor has found herself taking a big step towards her dream- becoming a psychiatrist. New York is welcoming her with open arms; a four-year tuition and a luxurious condo with a stunning view of Brighton Beach. But for such luxuries, a price is always needed to be paid. Vivienne found paying off such a debt was easier than she imagined. She had her bags packed within a week and a half, and bid her farewells to her mother in South Carolina. The crushing part was separating from her friends.

Or so she thought.

About a month before Icahn University had given Vivienne her ticket of opportunity, things began to feel... hollow. Vivienne and her friends became close after their last year of junior high, cozier than your average friendship. Nothing but trust, patience, and kindness between them- the ultimate trio. Though Vivienne has a benevolent dream, it was born of her life struggles. Divorced parents, a problematic brother, and the constant pressure of school always led to her needing support and seeking comfort. In senior high, Vivienne noticed her friends had become oddly... quiet. Less messaging, more silence, less planning, more distance. Vivienne had left them a message the evening she finished packing, stepping onto her flight from Charleston International, doing so without any regrets and a light heart. Although she found herself feeling stone-cold, leaving made her insides twist and her emotions numb.

Even though she's already hit the jackpot by landing such opulent conditions through her own hard work, Vivienne still finds herself empty. As she feels as if her insides are peeling away, she wonders if she'll ever be able to fill that empty space...