Save Our Souls [SOS]

Genres: drama, adventure, romance.

Notable Characters: Clarissa Morgenstern, Jace Herondale.

Relationship: Jace/Clarissa

Audience: Mature. 14+. May contain content unfit for youth.

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Thought for Chapter: "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars" (Oscar Wilde).

Introduction:

[StrangersForHelp] is a site used by thousands of teens across the world. The website is set so that people can communicate with one another about issues they have going on in their current lives. In return, strangers reply with solutions and thus, create a friendship. Security measures are applied and users do not share personal information with one another unless they wish to, though it is strictly advised not to.

Two teenagers chat through this site and not knowing their appearances or any personal information, begin a voyage to solve the problems they face in their lives. Read on for more.

Internet Names:

[Clarissa]: SimpleGifts97

[Jace]: ResidentAlien

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ResidentAlien: Ruby!

SimpleGifts97: Hey Lennie. I'm assuming you're using my name as a greeting and not a scream. Ha.

ResidentAlien: Yup. It's a greeting. What are you doing?

SimpleGifts97: I was actually reading. Then I finished my book and decided that internet surfing might do me some good.

ResidentAlien: What book?

SimpleGifts97: Gone With the Wind. Have you read it?

ResidentAlien: Nah. Though it is kind of lengthy. I remember having to write an essay on it.

SimpleGifts97: How did you do it?

ResidentAlien: Do what?

SimpleGifts97: Your essay. You never read the book; how could you have written about it?

ResidentAlien: Oh. The handy dandy favor. Works every time.

SimpleGifts97: What? I'm confused.

SimpleGifts97: Further explain, will ya?

ResidentAlien: Basically, a nerd did it for me since he owed me.

SimpleGifts97: Wow. You must have some great convincing skills, then.

ResidentAlien: You could say that, Ruby.

SimpleGifts97: Alright. Enough about you.

ResidentAlien: Lol. Okay, fine. Are you supposed to be sleeping or is it morning where you're at?

SimpleGifts97: It's pretty late now, actually. About 3 in the morning.

ResidentAlien: Woah. What are you doing awake?

SimpleGifts97: I can't sleep. I've got insomnia.

ResidentAlien: Oh. That makes sense.

SimpleGifts97: How about you? What time is it there?

ResidentAlien: Just turning 12 am.

SimpleGifts97: Speaking of which, what were you doing?

ResidentAlien: I was just outside. Came back in to check if you were online.

SimpleGifts97: Outside? At night?

ResidentAlien: Street hockey with the neighbors.

SimpleGifts97: Oooh. Sounds rebellious!

ResidentAlien: Shut up.

SimpleGifts97: What? I'm serioussss.

ResidentAlien: Sure, you are. But I can't really tell since we're sending messages unless...

SimpleGifts97: Unless what?

ResidentAlien: Unless you're just a rapist scrolling the net for your next victim.

SimpleGifts97: Woah there, buddy. I don't think so. I'm not craving any sex if that's what you're trying to get at, Lennie.

ResidentAlien: Fine. I'll have to put in my trust in you about that.

SimpleGifts97: You're such an idiot.

ResidentAlien: I accept that.

SimpleGifts97: Okay.

ResidentAlien: Can I ask a personal question?

SimpleGifts97: It depends on the question so ask.

Resident Alien: What's your problem? As in the site problem. Every user has one.

SimpleGifts97: Sorry. I'm not gonna answer that.

ResidentAlien: Crap. Am I creeping you out with my questions? I just get curious sometimes.

SimpleGifts97: No, it's not that, Lennie. You're not creepy at all. Remember when I told you I was waiting for the right person to solve my problem?

ResidentAlien: Yeah. But how could it be that hard? All you do is chat with others who suggest solutions and that's that.

SimpleGifts97: It's not that easy, though.

ResidentAlien: Yes it is.

SimpleGifts97: My problem isn't that ordinary.

ResidentAlien: You're starting to worry me, Ruby.

SimpleGifts97: Sorry. I don't mean to be that way. It's complicated and the internet isn't a friendly place for feelings.

ResidentAlien: Will you ever say? Your problem, I mean.

SimpleGifts97: Of course. I'm not that stupid. I've just got to trust you enough.

ResidentAlien: I'll try my best not to screw up anything.

SimpleGift97: Lol. Whatever you say.

ResidentAlien: Who knows? I'll probably tell you my problem too.

SimpleGifts97: How I love telling secrets!

ResidentAlien: Weirdo.

SimpleGifts97: Shut up, Lennie. I'm taking a sleeping pill. I think I'll doze off now.

ResidentAlien: Sleep tight.

SimpleGifts97: You too. Good night.

ResidentAlien: Night, Ruby.

CHAT DISCONNECTED.