Two mannequins in a clothing store are talking with their manager, Steve, about last night. The girls knew he’s got the itch but without any sign of self-control they did him like there is no tomorrow. I created a drink in your honor, ladies, said Steve. Somewhere in the world a man is mesmerizing his girl asking the bartender for a Deep Dive Screw. From across the street a young man, about 16 years old, is looking at the two mannequins. He doesn’t do anything but watching them. He decides to cross over the street and stops in front of the window store. I was watching you for a long time, he said, ignoring everyone around him. The girls gave him a cheeky smile and kiss echo other, on the lips, tongues and all the sexy moves which might have ruined the young boy’s way of life. Spaced out, he lights up a cigarette and like every zombie out there he struggles to think his next move. What he did next was to close his eyes and shut himself down just like anesthesia does. For the next few moments he felt tremendous pain and anxiety running through his adolescent body.

It made him famous among his friends and from that time on his source of inspiration was always the unusual alternative to real life.

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Roberto Palu