Dropout’s Catalogue

I was better without you   He lived alone, tucked away in a modest apartment, surviving off the life insurance left by his parents, who had passed years ago. He didn’t work; he had no friends, no social life. The world outside seemed like a swirling storm of chaos and suffering. He longed for peace, a calmness that was nowhere to be found. The highlight of his day was a simple walk in the park nearby. Those quiet moments, listening to the sound of birds, the rustling leaves, and feeling the breeze against his skin, were the only times he felt any semblance of stillness. But when he returned home, it was as though his mind never came back with him. He often found himself lost in thought, unable to remember where he’d left his keys, his clothes, or even basic things like cooking utensils. His once tidy home had become an obstacle course of misplaced objects. Frustrated by his growing absent-mindedness, he decided to challenge himself. One day, he blindfolded himself and vowed to stay...