The lamb and its prey

In a world that constantly berates Albert Shaw, a troubled teen haunted by endless scolding and the early loss of his mother, his younger brother Max becomes his sole responsibility. While their father openly favors Max, Albert's life feels increasingly empty. That is, until he meets her-a girl with fiery red hair, captivating brown eyes, and pale skin. For the first time, he feels seen, understood, and loved, but this fleeting happiness is soon shattered by betrayal.

Seeking solace, Albert takes on a job at a hardware store and discovers an unexpected passion for magic. As a part-time magician, he finds a glimmer of joy, a momentary escape from the emptiness that consumes him. The stage becomes his sanctuary, where he can momentarily fill the void within.

During a smoke break outside the hardware store, Albert's world takes another turn. A young, disheveled boy with curly hair and blood-stained clothes catches his eye as he enters the store. This encounter sparks a new chapter in Albert's life, one filled with mystery and the potential for unexpected connections, as he wonders about the story behind the boy's troubled appearance.

Art by( julesjuliiet) a tiktoker
I don't only any of the characters it's from the movie the Black phone..
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Albert -43
Max - 31
Finny-21