Excruciating Bliss

Set against the backdrop of an impending economic downturn, the story follows James, a college student grappling with mounting debt and unfulfilled dreams of a glamorous life in the city. His fortunes begin to shift when he befriends Loren Anders, a vibrant heir to a financial empire and aspiring model. As their bond deepens, Loren's privileged world starts to collapse under the weight of the Great Recession, prompting James to confront the harsh realities of life and seek true fulfillment beyond superficial aspirations.