he was a boy of 17,
sad,
alone,
but alive.

and he had problems,
issues,
scars,
and monsters in his head.

and these monsters tried consuming him,
devouring him,
and taking him,
taking him to the other side.

but no matter how many,
cuts,
scars,
tears...

he was a boy of 17,
sad,
alone,
but alive.