Synopsis

The hum of the phone was a constant in Elias’s life, a subtle vibration that had grown into a pervasive thrumming within him. It started subtly – a quick glance at the screen, a lingering touch as he read messages. Then it escalated. He found himself anticipating notifications, his heart quickening with each chime. The digital world contained Elias, and he was increasingly consumed by it. He’d begun to tailor his day around the phone's rhythm. Every notification felt like a personal missive,