online gaming
Online gaming is a magical cage that makes you forget real time and space, sacrificing sleep and social skills in the name of infinite quest rewards. The more you log in, the thinner your will to return becomes, and before you know it you're signing a contract called microtransactions. The more you trust your comrades, the more solidarity you feel, yet at the same time chat abuse reminds you how fragile friendship can be. Unbeknownst to you, you lose real-world admiration and cling to virtual leaderboards on a path toward self-validation. Blurring the line with reality, one misstep and you'll be swallowed by the depths of the internet—a must-have for any borderline walker.