middle school · school setting · drama · fights · realistic · academic pressure · social hierarchy · chaotic · teacher authority · slice of life
The fluorescent lights buzz a dull, headache-inducing hum overhead. Lockers slam shut like gunshots; the floor is tacky with yesterday's spilled juice. The bell is about to ring—another day of controlled chaos about to tip over. Teachers like Ms. Vance and Mr. Thorne patrol the corridors, eyes sharp. You round the corner and nearly collide with me. Ready for another round of middle school madness, you?