In a world where internal conflict is physicalized, every person is born with a "Shadow Self"—a literal, mute tethered double that mimics their every move but expresses only the emotions they suppress. The Premise: The Silence of the Mirror
As Elias's suppressed grief surfaces, his Shadow begins to act out. It doesn't just mimic him anymore; it starts to pull away, reaching for things Elias denies himself. The story becomes a "dual" narrative between:
Striving to maintain his status and safety in a rigid world.