Apparitions

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The narrative follows a Deaf teen's harrowing escape from his father's basement into the Saskatchewan prairie, where he finds refuge in a psychiatric facility. There, he meets Felix, another Deaf teen who introduces him to Sign Language. As their bond deepens, Felix's manipulative nature emerges, revealing his desire to shape his companion into a reflection of himself. This gripping tale, told entirely from a Deaf perspective, explores themes of identity, freedom, and the complexities of relationships in a unique and powerful way.