🎲 "Backgammon" – An Excerpt

Revisiting Story #1, Backgammon, a love story about control, secrets and betrayal originally posted in February, 2024 (and an update on the development of the screenplay with Remy Bazerque!)

Sep 22, 2024

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A dimly lit living room scene where a teenager and his girlfriend sit on a couch playing backgammon. The girl has a subtle goth vibe, wearing a leather jacket, with dark hair and a slightly edgy style. Two beers are sitting on a coffee table in front of them. The lighting is warm and low, casting soft shadows, creating a cozy and intimate atmosphere in the room.

The following is an excerpt from Backgammon, a story posted in February, 2024. It was the first in the 100 Stories series. It’s about a high schooler who learns how to break into homes as a prank and becomes obsessed with it. This leads to a complex relationship with a classmate. A love story about control, secrets and betrayal.

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