STRING THEORY - Episode 008 — “The Threadless Boy”

School Courtyard – After the Thread Disappeared

Garah stood frozen, staring at the boy.

The red string from her bracelet had entered his chest.

Then it was gone.

No glow.

No tug.

Just silence.

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Boy:

He looked around, unsure if he was being pranked.

His expression was calm—but his eyes were strangely sharp.

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“Are you okay?” he asked, voice low and gentle.

Garah blinked.

“You… You don’t feel anything?”

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He shrugged. “I was just listening to music. What should I be feeling?”

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Garah looked at his wrist.

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No thread.

No glow. No bracelet. No sign of the Registry.

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Last Night – Silver-Haired Boy’s Voice Echoing

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"Some people are erased from the Registry."

"But they never disappear for no reason."

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Present

Garah took a shaky step back.

“You’re not in the system,” she whispered.

“You’re not even supposed to be visible to me…”

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“Wow,” he smiled. “Is this a weird confession or…?”

She flushed.

“No! I mean… this—this thing. This string.”

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He finally looked serious.

“What string?”

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📍 Internal Thought: Garah

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He really can’t see it.

But why was I connected to him?

Why did it choose him?

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And why did the string vanish?

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New Character Introduction

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Riven Solon

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18 years old.

Transfer student.

Known for his quiet nature and never showing up in school photos.

Threadless.

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Rumors said he had no past records.

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No known parents.

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No known address.

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Just a student who appeared out of nowhere—like a deleted file reappearing on a computer.

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Later That Day — Rooftop

Garah stared at the sky, questioning everything.

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Then a voice spoke behind her.

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“Still thinking about me?”

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It was him.

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Riven.

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“How did you find me?” she asked.

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He smirked.

“I didn’t. I was already here.”

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Garah's heart skipped.

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He sat beside her.

“Garah, right? I looked you up. You’re not in any photos either.”

She frowned.

“I am. Maybe you didn’t check properly.

“No. You’re not.”

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He showed her his phone.

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She saw a group photo from the classroom.

Everyone was there—except her.

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