“The mind almost has to find a way to prove that it’s not real. This cannot be happening.”

Producer: Whit Missildine

Episode Summary: After visiting a psychiatrist for mild anxiety, a young man embarks on a wild spree that will alter the course of his life forever.

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Content/Trigger Warnings: mania, violent crime, robbery, explicit language

Intro Music: "Illabye" – Tipper

Music Bed: “Union Flow” - Spuntic

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