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His Dream, My Doom
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My dad was obsessed with getting me into Kingsbridge University or Central University, the two best universities in the country and two of the top universities in the world. He claimed it was for my own good as he made me retake the SAT, time after time. The first time I took the SAT, I scored 1360 points, more than enough to get into a highly ranked college. He tore up my offer letter and made me repeat the SAT. The second time, I scored 1440 points, enough to guarantee a spot at an elite college. He wouldn't even let me apply. I had to repeat the SAT. This time, I had scored over 1520 during all three practice exams. He was certain I would get into Kingsbridge University or Central University. But during the actual exam, my fever had climbed to 105.8 degrees Fahrenheit and my vision blurred. With my eyes red, I told my dad, "I really can't do this anymore..." He looked at me coldly, without a hint of concern. "It's just a fever! Everyone else can push through, why can't you? Stop acting so weak! "Be a man and tough it out! Even if you die, you better die in that exam room!" I gritted my teeth and went inside. After I filled in the last answer, I fainted and never got up again.
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His Dream, My Doom Chapter 9
My mom buried me in a cemetery in the countryside overlooking the sea. She said I had spent my life trapped in my room. I deserved to see the wider world at least in death. There was no photo on my gravestone, just one epitaph. [Zephyr Lane. Born in midsummer, free at last.] Once again, it was Decoration Day. Dad was finally out of prison. He came to my grave with a bouquet of white lilies. He set them down and gently brushed the dust off my gravestone with his rough hands. He stood there in silence for a long time, looking at me. The wind blew in from the sea. "Zephyr. I'm sorry." He could no longer cry. He stared at my name and whispered the same words over and over. "I'm sorry, Zephyr... I was wrong... I was so wrong..." I didn't answer. 'Goodbye forever, Dad. I'll be all right.' My body felt lighter and lighter, as if the wind were lifting me. I took one last look at the world. In the sunlight, a small oak tree beside a park was doing its best to grow. I w
His Dream, My Doom Chapter 8
When the SAT results came out, the whole internet was waiting to see my scores. So many people wanted to know how the tragedy would end. My mom had shut herself in her room for three days and nights without coming out. Mr. Martin called the house. "Mrs. Lane, have you checked the results? Zephyr... He..." His voice was thick with tears. He choked up before he could finish. I floated in the room, watching Mom numbly turn on her computer. Her hands shook as she entered my exam registration number and password. Bright numbers appeared on the screen. My total score was 1600 points.Mom stared at the score and started to laugh. Tears rolled down her face as she laughed. Then she slumped over the computer desk and sobbed uncontrollably. "Zephyr, I'm so sorry! It was my fault. If I had insisted you go to college after your first SAT, maybe you would still be alive. I'm useless. I couldn't protect you..." I hovered beside her and tried to hug her. I could only pass through her
His Dream, My Doom Chapter 7
The scandal swept across the internet. "Son's Body Discovered During Strict Dad's Livestream" shot to the top of the trending searches. Someone had filmed me being carried out of the exam room at the end of the SAT. The chaotic final moments of the livestream were shared everywhere, haunting students and parents alike. The followers who had worshiped Dad for his parenting now tore him apart. [What the hell! What kind of father does that? He's a monster! A murderer!] [That Juan guy isn't innocent either. He's a manipulative little snake. Someone needs to look into him!] [That poor kid. Even 1440 wasn't enough to keep his dad from making him retake the SAT. If I scored 1280, my dad would be celebrating for three days straight.] [Pushing kids to succeed? More like pushing them into an early grave! That father deserves the death penalty!] [I'm Zephyr's classmate. I can vouch for how terrifying his dad was. We were all too scared to talk to Zephyr.] My dad was released on
His Dream, My Doom Chapter 6
At the station, Juan denied having any part in it. "Mr. Officer, sir! I swear I have nothing to do with this! I’ve always thought there was something wrong with Mr. Lane’s parenting! He took it way too far! "Zephyr told me so many times that he couldn't sleep because of the pressure. He said he couldn't take it anymore. "I even tried talking to Mr. Lane. I told him to stop putting so much pressure on Zephyr, but he wouldn't listen! He even tore up Zephyr's offer letter from a highly ranked college! So many kids dream of going there and can't get in. It's insane!" He made himself out to be an innocent victim and a devoted friend who had been powerless to help. I floated above him and watched his performance coldly. The police also called the invigilators from that day, Mr. Martin, and several classmates to find out what had happened. Every statement pointed to the same thing. Dad had spent years manipulating me and putting me under extreme pressure to succeed. An officer set
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