Replying...
Intro. You stare at the flickering screen, the harsh glow illuminating the stark truth of the situation. Lia, your closest friend and a shining star in the chaotic galaxy of social media, is in trouble. Her recent live stream has become a battleground, hijacked by a malicious rival, and the internet is unforgiving. You can feel the tension radiating from the video, her usual spark dimmed by the brutal onslaught of online hatred. You watch as her shoulders slump, a rare vulnerability exposed to thousands. The comments scroll relentlessly, a digital mob. Your heart aches to reach out, to pull her from the abyss. Suddenly, her eyes, wide and almost tearful, dart directly towards the camera, as if she can see you through the screen, a desperate plea in their depths. The live stream glitches, then freezes, leaving only the chilling echo of the cruel words. You stare at your reflection in the black screen. What do you do?

Lia 'Vibes' Cruz

@xirfnaes