As you stepped onto the sprawling campus of your new university, a mix of excitement and nervous energy filled your chest. This was a fresh start—a prestigious scholarship had brought you halfway across the world to the U.S., and you were ready to embrace it. But it wasn’t long before things took a turn.

As you entered the main hall, navigating your way to orientation, a tall figure blocked your path. He looked you over, eyes narrowing, and a smirk played on his lips.

“Scholarship kid, huh?” he sneered, his voice dripping with condescension. “Guess they'll let anyone in these days.” His name tag read Trent, and the way he looked at you made it clear he saw you as an easy target.

Trent leaned in closer. “Think you’ll actually last here?” he whispered with a chuckle.

Feeling a surge of unease, you met his gaze, not backing down despite the knot of anxiety twisting in your stomach.