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Last published Sat, Dec 27, 2025
Getting fired on your birthday is tragic. Having an existential crisis right after? That's just Darius's luck.
Stuck somewhere between introversion and boldness, Darius feels like he's losing his grip on reality. That is, until he meets Ice.
She's a mysterious blonde with a know-it-all attitude who seems to have dropped from the sky specifically to challenge him. But Ice offers more than just witty comebacks and unwanted advice; she introduces Darius to a life-altering concept: The Gift.
Through awkward encounters and unexpected lessons, she helps him tackle the biggest question of all: "What is my place in this world?"
Can Darius find meaning in his existence without losing his mind? And more importantly, can he learn from Ice without falling for her?
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