Teen Ink

Summary: Nicholas Lee was always unhappy with the circumstances in his life. His father is into the realistic part of life. His mother dislikes life all together. His little brother is the only one who is unaware of what is going on around him. Nicholas always felt trapped by his family...and it is (in his mind) proven when his parents move him away from the only home he knew to live closer to his school. Nicholas, traumatized already, is the first to run into the home after being dropped off and he locks himself in his room. However, there is a mirror. He leaned against it, reflecting on how fast the decision was made and how fast his life went into a downward tailspin. When he looks into the mirror---who is he staring at? Himself---or someone else? Throughout this story of self-question, he wonders who he really is---and could he be stronger than how he is acting? He needs some kind of guidance.