Flightless

In a world where every individual is born with magnificent wings, Zakk entered life as an anomaly-wingless and facing a stark reality. Wings in this society symbolize power, privilege, and identity, defining class based on their size and strength. Those with sweeping wings soar into positions of authority, while those with smaller wings find themselves languishing in the lower ranks. The ability to fly grants people status and dominance; it is a gift that shapes destinies, attaching value to one's very existence.

But for Zakk, the absence of wings felt like a slow descent into darkness. Surrounded by people who danced gracefully through the air, he grappled with the painful awareness of his own invisibility. Whispers followed him; eyes moved away to avoid the stark reminder of his difference. In a society that thrived on the hierarchy dictated by wingpower, Zakk's plight was almost unbearable.

Yet beneath the weight of despair, a spark of rebellion flickered to life within him. Zakk began to question the very foundations of a world where one's worth was tied solely to their ability to ascend. What if true strength lay not in soaring high above the clouds, but in standing tall on the ground? With each passing day, he sought to unearth a new identity beyond the confines of his society's superficial expectations.

As he navigated a landscape marred by envy and ambition, Zakk discovered that living without wings did not equate to weakness; instead, it opened doors to resilience and courage. In this journey, he aimed to prove that true power stems from within and that even those bound by gravity can challenge the skies and create their own destiny. In this fight against oppression, Zakk learns that being flightless does not mean one cannot rise.