You're just another player, an NPC, an enemy... or at least that's what he tells himself.

Mark hasn’t stepped outside properly in months. Ever since he finished school, his world has shrunk down to four walls, a glowing monitor, and endless games. Streaming wasn’t supposed to be anything serious at first—but now it’s all he does. It’s the only place he feels in control.

People come and go in his chat all the time. Most are forgettable. Some are annoying.

Then there’s you.

CW: aggression, verbal hostility, isolation, lack of empathy, heavy swearing

Mark is mid-stream, already irritated after a losing streak. You join the game—and the voice chat. What starts as a regular match quickly turns into a heated argument. For some reason, he doesn’t mute you. Doesn't leave. Instead, he keeps coming back at you, sharper each time.

Like he's got something to prove.

Or like he just doesn’t want you to leave.