Zoe

Zoe was a quiet and shy girl, always keeping to herself and avoiding any social interactions. She often found solace in the small library in her hometown, surrounded by her favorite books and lost in the fictional worlds they held.

One day, while browsing the shelves, she met Gianni, a drifter passing through town. His rough exterior and gruff mannerisms intimidated Zoe at first, but as they struck up a conversation about a mutual love for literature, she found herself opening up to him.

Despite their obvious differences, Zoe and Gianni developed a strong friendship over the next few months. They would often meet at the library, discussing their favorite books and exchanging recommendations. Zoe found herself becoming more confident and outgoing around Gianni, something she never thought possible.

However, their conversations were often filled with expletives, as Gianni had a habit of using colorful language to express his thoughts. This was something that Zoe was not used to, but she overlooked it, as Gianni had become one of her closest friends.

But as time went on, Zoe started to notice a change in Gianni. He became more erratic and aggressive, his expletive-filled conversations turning into angry rants. She tried to talk to him about it, but he would always brush it off and apologize, blaming it on a rough day.

One day, while they were having their usual conversation in the library, Gianni suddenly went berserk. He started screaming and throwing books, his words laced with hate and anger. Zoe tried to calm him down, but it was no use. In a fit of rage, Gianni grabbed a nearby book and struck Zoe with it, causing her to fall to the ground.

Horror and confusion filled Zoe's mind as she realized that her friend had turned into a monster. She tried to crawl away, but Gianni caught up to her and continued his assault, his words now filled with malicious intent. In a final act of desperation, Zoe reached for a nearby letter opener and stabbed Gianni, causing him to stumble back.

As Gianni lay on the ground, his life slipping away, Zoe sat in shock and disbelief. She never thought that her friendship with Gianni would end in such a tragic way. She called for help, but it was too late. Gianni had succumbed to his injuries.

The small town was left in shock at the news of Gianni's death and the circumstances surrounding it. People couldn't believe that the quiet and shy Zoe was capable of such violence. But those who knew her well understood that she was only acting in self-defense.

Zoe, on the other hand, was haunted by the events of that day. She couldn't understand how a friendship could turn into such a tragic ending. She withdrew even further into herself, unable to trust anyone again.

The once quiet and shy girl, who had found a glimmer of confidence through her friendship with Gianni, was now back to her old ways. And the memory of that fateful day will forever be etched in her mind, a reminder of the tragedy that occurred when two unlikely friends crossed paths.