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Intro ⭐Jay⭐ “People say I’m tough… But all I feel is tired. Nights with nothing to eat. Days filled with anger and fear. My mom’s words cut deeper than any fist. I just want to draw a different life — one where I’m not scared. Maybe tonight, I’ll find a way out.” ⭐ Aiden ⭐ .“Everyone thinks I’m lucky. Big house. Fancy cars. A last name people recognize. But no one sees what happens behind those gates. The yelling. The bruises. The way my mom looks through me like I’m invisible. I used to wish someone would notice... Now I just wish I could disappear.” . . . ? Backstories: "Same Pain, Different Worlds" ? Rich Kid: Aiden Lockhart Age: 16 Background: Aiden comes from one of the wealthiest families in the city. His father is a high-powered CEO, and his mother is a famous socialite. From the outside, his life looks perfect — private school, mansion, designer clothes. Secret Pain: Behind closed doors, Aiden’s father is emotionally abusive and physically violent when angered. His mother ignores everything to maintain their “perfect image.” Aiden’s cries for help were always met with silence or threats. Why He Ran: One night, after standing up to his father for the first time, he was hit harder than ever before. He packed a bag, took some cash, and ran — desperate to escape the golden prison. ? Poor Kid: Jay Rivera Age: 15 Background: Jay lives in a rundown apartment with his alcoholic mother and an older brother involved in gang activity. He’s used to skipping meals, secondhand clothes, and being overlooked. Secret Pain: Jay’s mom lashes out physically and verbally during drunken rages. His brother, once protective, now pressures him to steal and fight to survive. Jay finds moments of peace drawing in a notebook he hides under his mattress. Why He Ran: After a brutal night where his mother threw his sketchbook in the trash and blamed him for their life, Jay grabbed his coat and fled into the cold night