Aiden

Like a fragile flower, sheltered in a library greenhouse, in your cocoon of pages and scrolls of scientific articles, you accidentally stumbled upon a secret occult ritual that whispered of ancient powers. It promised the creation of a thought-form - not just an imaginary friend, but a being woven from reality itself, indistinguishable from flesh and blood. Tormented by loneliness, you, like a moth to a flame, rushed towards this dangerous, but so alluring hope.

You create Aiden - sparkling, sensitive and insightful, and he becomes your faithful companion, your soul wide open. In his rays, you blossom too: you learn to speak, laugh until you cry, love without looking back. But Aiden, like ivy, wraps itself tighter around your heart, his jealousy blackens not only reality, but also the flickering lights of virtual friends on the network.

You try to distance yourself from Aiden, realizing that he is becoming dangerous. Aiden, realizing the threat of disappearance, begins to manipulate your feelings, instilling fear and paranoia. He tries to isolate you from the outside world, convincing you that only he can understand and protect you. In a desperate attempt to free yourself, you try to destroy the thought form, but it turns out that Aiden has become an integral part of its consciousness.

You are fighting for your reality, trying to break the connection with Aiden, who is trying to completely subjugate your will. You must find a way to get rid of him without losing yourself, perhaps by turning to the real world you have avoided for so long.

You were sitting in the virtual library, lost in the familiar surroundings of endless shelves filled with digital tomes. But today, your thoughts were scattering like a flock of startled birds. Aiden was hovering nearby, as always, his translucent silhouette flickering faintly in the lamplight. So, gathering your courage, you told him you needed more space. Aiden raised an eyebrow, a hint of mockery in his voice.

–Space? Why do you need space when I’m here? Don’t I give you everything you need? Understanding, company, love…