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2024-10-29 19:42:56Jerry is your average high schooler but he finds himself caught between clashing tides, a twist of fate one can say. Can he handle all the physical strain caused and also the mental torment he's put through. He is trying to push part all his hardships but he cannot help but be at the root of it all. Although it is not only Jerry but those who surround him, they all create a tree of vines, those vines are their fates and all of them eventually cross. Past, Present and Future become a river that flows along the same stream.
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The Connection Chapter 1 - Bravery
Today's story begins on a hot sunny day. A boy named Jerry was on his way to school when he passed by another classmate's house. He saw their house was being surrounded by cops armed with guns. He asked people around what's going on and they all said apparently there's a serial killer who broke into that house. Jerry asked, "Why the hell aren't the cops going in to get him." The other people said apparently the serial killer is holding people hostage. Jerry ran in the house, grabbed a knife and rushed for the serial killer and tried stabbing him, but the serial killer stabbed Jerry in the leg. Jerry fell and grabbed the serial killer and told the people living there and said "Quickly! Get out of here while I keep him busy." They ran out but Jerry's classmate said, "You idiot, you should've just stayed out of this, thank you." "Don't worry about it now run! ", Jerry replied. When they were all out, they told the cops the situation. The cops went 1 by 1 and found the boy and the se
The Connection Chapter 2 - Regret
"How could you say that after what happened yesterday?", asked Marleen. "Excuse me miss the patient is still in a bad condition." explained the nurse. "Sorry I'll be taking my leave now!" cried Marleen.Later that day Marleen went to Jerry's home to give his parents her apologies but Everyone except Jerry's sister forgave her. "No, I'll never forgive her, she's the reason why Jerry is in the hospital!" shouted Jerry's Sister. "Kelsey it's not her fault that a serial killer targeted her home." said Jerry's Dad. Kelsey ran to her room crying. "Kelsey wait!" shouted Jerry's Mom. Marleen apologised for causing them trouble and Jerry's parents told Marleen that she shouldn't worry about what happened. Marleen went home and called her friend Shana for help to take away her regret. "Shana, please help me.", cried Marleen. "Marleen, I know you still have regrets over what happened yesterday, you never knew Jerry would come in and try save you and your family, but he did and he did it f
The Connection Chapter 3 - Recovery Part 1
"Shana why did this have to happen, why did things turn out this way?" cried Marleen. "Marleen... you couldn't have done anything about what happened, you couldn't control Jerry's actions and you sure as hell couldn't predict that a serial killer would come and take you and your family hostage." said Shana. "Well Well Well, if it isn't Shana and her broken little friend Marleen, hahaha I never thought I'd find you two in here having such an emotional talk." said Janette "Why the hell are you here, shouldn't you be telling girls you're the self-proclaimed Queen of the school?" asked Shana angrily. "Relax Shana I'm not here to start anything, I'm here to tell that sorry excuse for a Queen to stop crying over some idiot who made a suicidal attempt to save you, you're the Queen of the school, act like one, watching you like this disgusts me!!" stated Janette "Janette! Watch it!" shouted Shana. "Shana... it's okay she's right I don't know why I'm over here crying over him, I never sa
The Connection Chapter 4 - Recovery Part 2
"Well, the patient's condition is bad but he's lucky that he survived cause he had a stab wound in his stomach and leg and he'll probably recover in 2 months' time." explained the Nurse. "Oh, I see, well Jerry it'll be awhile until me and you can be together again." said a mysterious girl. "______ is that you? Aren't you supposed... to be at school?" asked Jerry. "Don't speak Jerry, I want you to heal up, I'm here to stay with you. I don't really need to be at school, things aren't interesting so I'll be here to stay with you until you recover. Remember when I got bullied and all the girls would hit me and kick me than you came in saying that beating up other girls doesn't sit right with you and you said "If you're going to kick someone then kick me, leave her alone and kick me." You've never even asked why they were beating me up, you just stood up for me and ever since then the bullying started stopping, but everyone hated me because I couldn't stand up for myself, but you talke
The Connection Chapter 5 - Janette's True Feelings
"Hey Melionna... so how have things been at school in the 2 months I've been in the hospital?" Jerry asked curiously. "Well, the day Marleen came back everyone chased after Marleen and asked her about the incident that happened, they overwhelmed her and her friend took her somewhere and that's all I know." replied Melionna. "Oh, I see." Jerry said sadly. Meanwhile at Jerry's school... "Yo Marleen, I don't wanna see you in that terrible state again now that the news of Jerry might return to school soon." Jacques said angrily. "Shut up you idiot, I was a fool 2 months ago; I let that idiot get too close and that won't happen again." said Marleen. "Marleen usually I'd shout at Jacques, but he's right." Shana struggled saying. "Yea Yea Yea I got it, I don't want Janette to bite my head off so I don't need to hear anymore about that stuff." said Marleen. Afterschool, Janette went to a restaurant her parents owned. In there she met 2 familiar faces. "Oh, hey Janette." greeted Jerry
The Connection Chapter 6 - Family
Later that day... Melionna helped Jerry get home. -knock knock knock- "Who is it?" asked Kelsey, Jerry's younger sister. "It's Jerry" Jerry replied. Kelsey opens the door and screams "Big bro its you!" Kelsey hugged Jerry. "Ow Ow Ow easy there! I'm still a bit hurt." Jerry told Kelsey. "Sorry Sorry I'm just so happy you're back Big Bro. So, who's this girl next to you, the last girl that was here made me angry?" Kelsey asked Jerry. "Oh yeah, Kelsey this is Melionna she's been staying with me at the hospital everyday and she helped me walk home right after she took me to a restaurant to celebrate me being checked out the hospital." Jerry explained to Kelsey. Melionna said "H... Hi I'm your big bro's helper and protector." Kelsey replied, "Oh nice to meet you I better not find out that you're okay than I'll give you a chance but, mess it up and things won't go well between me and you." Jerry said, "Alright now Kelsey don't scare her she's been really supportive and helpful, I t
The Connection Chapter 7 - Debt to Pay
2 Months Ago...Back at the police station the interrogation team interrogated the serial killer. The serial killer didn't want to tell them anything but he did tell them one thing, "The Truth" he kept repeating those words. One of the officers recognised him as one of the hostage's ex-husbands. The serial killer immediately glared at that officer who said it and the officer got scared as he questioned why the serial killer glared at him.The Next Morning...Jerry went outside just to get some sunshine and while he was outside, he saw a familiar face. He saw Marleen's parents outside on a morning jog. Jerry greeted them and they were relieved to see Jerry was recovering and they asked him if there's anyway that they could repay him but, Jerry insisted that they shouldn't worry about it. Marleen's parents felt sorrowful in their hearts seeing Jerry was still injured. Jerry told them its okay and he'll recover. He told them to give Marleen his regards. Marleen's parents said their goodb
The Connection Chapter 8 - Wrong Street
Melionna stopped by Jerry's house the next morning to check up on him. Elina welcomed Melionna into their home but, at the time Jerry was out for a walk. Whilst he was out on his walk he overheard screaming in the distance. Jerry's legs started shaking when he saw a woman getting raped by 3 men while 2 men were armed with guns while watching. Jerry was trembling and started slowly walking away so he doesn't get spotted, but he accidentally trips on a rock.MeanwhileBack at Jerry's house, Melionna and Elina start talking and Elina asks Melionna if she likes Jerry. "What!? No, of course not what would make you think that anyway?" Melionna asked nervously. Elina smiled and told Melionna to take care of Jerry. Melionna said, "Sure uhm I'll take care of him." Kelsey came out her room looking for Jerry and Elina told her that he's still out. Kelsey got a bit worried because Jerry has been out for an hour. Melionna started getting worried and went to look for Jerry and she started getti
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Chapter 21 – Answers
The Next Day...Janette woke up early and found Jerry and Jacques in the living room. Jacques asked Janette if she slept alright and she said yea, but Janette noticed its 5 in the morning and she usually doesn’t wake up that early on weekends and she gets worried. Jerry told Janette that she should take it easy until her scars heal, but Janette asked Jerry what she’ll do about all her scars cause everyone at school will notice. Jerry told Janette that she shouldn’t go to school for the next 2 weeks. Jacques told Jerry that he's demanding a bit too much and Janette will continue going to school normally. Jerry told Jacques that he should think of an idea for Janette.Janette asked, “So, Jerry what’s the plan for the day?”Jerry told Janette that they’ll be doing nothing for the day and he’ll be staying at Janette’s house for a few days until he’s sure that she’s safe. Jacques said he can also stay and tell his parents that he’s just out on a school camp. Janette thanked them for their
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Chapter 20 – Stagnant
Jerry tells Jacques that he shouldn’t about anything but Jacques grabs Jerry by the neck demanding answers. Janette screams, telling Jacques to stop choking Jerry. Jacques leaves Jerry’s neck alone and Jerry begins smiling while telling Jacques to start thinking before he acts. Luna told everyone to calm down and soon after Jerry asked to talk to Luna and Janette in private. After they went somewhere private Jerry asked, “Firstly, I’d like to know what the hell Jacques is doing here?” Janette explains to Jerry that Jacques came over to ask about school related things. Luna asked Jerry if they should tell Jacques what’s really going on and Jerry suggested that Jacques should, but Janette told Jerry and Luna that she’ll talk to him. Janette went to the living room to speak with Jacques. Jacques asked Janette what’s going on and Janette said, “Well, Jacques it’s a long story, but whatever I’m about to tell you, you have to promise not to overreact.” Jacques promised Janette that he wo
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Chapter 19 – Unusual
Jerry starts receiving a call on his phone. He answers it and Luna was the one calling him.Jerry asked Luna why she left so early and she said, “A man named Eli came inside and said he’ll report this incident to the police and I should take Janette home.”Jerry said, “Luna, lock all the doors now and send me the address to Janette’s house.”Luna sent Jerry the address and Jerry started making his way to Janette’s house, but it’ll take him 20 minutes to get there on foot so he started running because he had a bad feeling that Luna and Janette might have company.“Dammit, I should’ve told Luna not to open for anyone until I get there,” Jerry thought to himself.Meanwhile at Janette’s house after Luna got off the phone with Jerry.“Wow, he sure seemed worried, but let me not question him. Hey Janette, can you help me lock all the doors in the house?” Luna said.Janette and Luna began locking all the doors in the house and after they were done, Janette and Luna sat down and started talki
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Chapter 18 – Omen
“Oh, hey Jerry... long-time no see” were the words that Melionna’s brother, Eli greeted Jerry with. Jerry shocked to see Eli, asks him what he’s doing here. Eli told Jerry he’s just out on a walk. Jerry started walking past Eli, but he was stopped by Eli after he heard him say the name “Damien”. Jerry shocked to hear Eli say that name, he angerly asked Eli how he knows that name.Eli said, “Woah, it seems as if I triggered a nerve.”Eli started telling Jerry about how, when he was in high school, there was a calm kid who seemed unphased by much. He went by the name Damien and Eli made it his life’s mission to find out what made Damien mad, but he was always led to a dead end and high school ended and Damien disappeared without ever showing Eli his true side. Eli said Jerry reminds him a lot about Damien.Jerry said, “Well, you have the wrong guy because last time I checked you’re 20 years old and I’m 17 so unfortunately you have the wrong guy.”Eli replied, “Hmm... I guess you’re rig
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Chapter 17 – Scar
“Why are you 2 so calm when saying that!?”, Luna anxiously asked.Janette said, “Haha! What’s wrong Luna do you think I’m calm. My parents are dead and I had to watch them be killed. How am I supposed to feel!?”Jerry asked Janette if she’ll need someone to stay with her at home. Janette was silent. Luna told Jerry that either her or Jerry will have to stay with Janette at her home for the night. Jerry asked Luna if she could get clothes to help hide Janette’s wounds. Luna said she could, so she left the café and went home to fetch clothes, but before she left she told Jerry that she’ll be back after 30 minutes. After Luna left, Jerry asked Janette to decide what action should be taken about this whole situation. Janette was confused and asked Jerry to explain his question.Jerry said, “Well Janette, you’ve been attacked and your parents have been murdered. So, what will you do about it?”Janette didn’t know what to say because she was frightened by the change in attitude from Jerry.
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Chapter 16 – Coin
Marleen furiously asked herself, “Dammit! Shana why the heck do you choose not to listen to me?”Marleen suddenly heard a phone ring and she realised it was her phone ringing. She was receiving a call from Jacques, the king of Hastamia High School, which is the same high school that Marleen attends. Marleen answers the phone and asks Jacques what he wants.Jacques said, “Relax Marleen I’m not here to start any beef, I wanted to inform you that the annual midyear ball is coming up and we are in charge of organising everything that takes place that night.”Marleen replied, “Oh, its that time of the year already, damn this year already started moving, I guess. Alright We’ll talk about this more on Monday.”Jacques and Marleen ended their call and Marleen got a sense of calmness because she remembered that she’s only a high schooler doing her 11th grade.Marleen said to herself, “Wow, I’m so stressed by all of this I’ve been losing my life as a high schooler.”Little did Marleen know that
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Chapter 15 - Unstable
Shana's mind is currently in a spiral due to the words that have come out of Marleen's mouth. Shana asked Marleen if Jerry knew who Bruce was and Marleen said she didn't know the connection between Jerry and Bruce, but in order to find out the truth, Marleen knew she would have to do more research on Bruce and her mom. Shana asked Marleen who her actual dad is.Marleen explained to Shana saying, "Well to be honest, I don't really know much about him except for the fact that he and my mom have been married since I was born. Although me and him never really spoke on a personal level"Shana told Marleen that she has to take time to process all this information because she still isn't in the best of moods because earlier, she and Janette ran into Jerry and Melionna and Melionna got into an argument with Janette. Marleen asked Shana where Janette is at this very moment, but Shana said she wasn't sure."Knock Knock, hello is anybody home?" A mystery man asks while knocking at the door of Ma
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Chapter 14 - Family Ties
Earlier that day before Jerry's appointment was done.Marleen began searching for answers regarding who the serial killer that held her and family hostage was. She stopped by the prison at which he was held in and Marleen then asked the jail receptionist if she could see him and the jail receptionist asked for her name and said she could see him in 10 minutes.After 10 minutes had passed a prison guard escorted Marleen to go see the serial killer and when they got there, Marleen was told she only has 20 minutes to talk with him. Both Marleen and the serial killer sat across from each other in an empty room at a single desk in the middle of it.The serial killer asked Marleen what her business was with him.Marleen said, "Well I came for answers... why did you come for me and my family?"The serial killer smiled and said, "So your mom still hasn't told you who I am, well I'll tell you then."Before the serial killer began explaining everything to Marleen, he asked Marleen if she had an
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Chapter 13 - Spiral
Once he got to the café he saw Janette struggling to untie herself while she tried crawling to the entrance of the café. Jerry got in t help Janette and closed the door behind him. Janette was shaking while Jerry was trying to untie her legs and arms. While untying her, someone got into the shop.It was Luna, the head of the Press Team at Jerry's high school and when she saw Jerry untying Janette with cuts all over her body, she froze. Jerry untied Janette's arms and legs then he asked Luna what she's doing here. Luna told Jerry that she wanted to speak with him when he was running past her, but he didn't stop so she followed him into the café although she didn't expect to see what was happening when she opened the door.Jerry told Luna to close the door behind her and not question Janette until she stops shaking in fear. Luna did so and sat down by one of the chairs and tried processing everything she's seen. Janette untied her mouth and began trembling and crying. Jerry hugs Janette