Part 1: I’m Surrounded by Poseurs

I am the baddest, most brutal, most metal guy in this entire town. My death growl sounds like it comes from the depths of hell. I can shred with the best of them. No one in this town is more metal than me. But there’s not much competition for that title in Felmore. My name is Eric, I’m a 13 year-old student at Felmore Middle School, a suburban public school that is nearly identical to every other suburban public school in America. I’m five foot four, weigh 120 pounds, my skin is blindingly pale, and I have red hair that I’m trying to grow out. I have lived in Felmore my entire life, and if it weren’t for Travis, I would have absolutely nothing to do. Travis has been my best friend since kindergarten. He’s the only other person in this town who is metal (not as metal as me, […]