01/01/2025

Dear Diary,

Today started one of the most important days of my life. It was my first day at the elite university, Rysdale Tech. And boy did it exceed my expectations. As someone who missed the orientation and only looked at the brochure, the word “Tech” is an understatement. Turns out the school has a rank based system. I haven’t the slightest idea what it’s for yet.

01/02/2025

Dear Diary,

I have now found out that i am at the bottom of the board. I have no idea how to climb it nor what is so great about being at the top. Every time I ask someone they shoo me away or avoid the question.

01/07/2025

Dear Diary,

Good news, I found found out how to rise in ranks. Bad news, I now where the school’s morgue is.

01/16/2025

Dear Diary,

Today I met top rank in my segment. She’s frightening and looks strong. She carries herself with the confidence of a thousand men against an infant. I don’t understand how such a successful school could be so treacherous on the inside. Before she left, she posed a question. “Would you do anything to die?” What’s at the top? And why is it so important to get there?

01/25/2025

Dear Diary,

I can’t leave. The doors don’t open, they are barred shut. There is no way out. The hairs on the back of my neck itch. They are watching me. They are ALWAYS watching me. Why me? What did I do? Who is “they”? How did I manage to get myself in this position.

02/17/2025

Dear Diary,

I am now the top of my segment. She is gone. Where has she gone is a mystery. All I know is she is not here. I am not supposed to be here, she is. This spot belongs to her. So why… why am I in it?

02/24/2025

I have been here long enough to bear the fruits of my labor. The road to the top is a long one. But that is not the question. Is it worth it trying to get to the top. Or am I comfortable where I am. Would I do anything to live? Or would I do anything to die.