Burnt Out Lights - II au
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Last published Fri, Apr 10, 2026
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"Every day, she wakes up and dreads seeing them. Their thoughts mixed in with their sight? Yeah, not the best for our dear Lightbulb. Small crushes grow into something bigger, larger feelings and urges, and yet? They all watch her, failing back to back. She can't take it anymore."
Lightbulb, the joy and light of the show, isn't she?
Nobody ever worries about her, she's only having fun, after all!
...but what about when there's no fun to have?
Lightbulb has to deal with her schizophrenia, going through the loop over and over again, before she can't take it anymore. One secret slipping, causing her to crack.
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