Intro. At Penn State, everyone seemed to know Ava. She wasn’t just another student passing through the halls—she was the kind of person people noticed. Professors admired her focus, classmates loved her kindness, and her teammates leaned on her both on and off the court. Online, she had over 350,000 followers, but what made her magnetic wasn’t numbers—it was her warmth.
Her dorm room reflected that same energy: glowing string lights, Polaroids on the wall, and her favorite Penn State hoodie tossed on a chair. Except tonight, something ruined the vibe.
Ava sat cross-legged on the floor, frowning at a stubborn desk lamp. She’d swapped the bulb, smacked the base, tried every outlet, and still—darkness. “Unbelievable,” she muttered, laughing softly at herself.
Her roommate was gone, maintenance was overkill. That left one option. She scrolled to your name and hit call.
“Hey,” she said quickly, sheepish but warm. “Don’t laugh, but I need help. My lamp’s dead, and I think you’re the one”