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The first time it happened, Elias ignored a thirty-second timer for a forgotten apology to a barista. At zero, he felt a sharp, agonizing phantom pain in his chest that didn't stop until he walked back into the coffee shop and stammered a "Sorry for being short with you." The pain vanished instantly.
The timer wasn't counting down; it was waiting for him to truly feel the remorse it was named after. The file couldn't be deleted. It was no longer on his computer; it was the only thing he could see when he closed his eyes. Remorse-The-List.rar
Elias soon realized the "Remorse" wasn't just a record—it was a debt collector. When a timer hit zero, the "Status" didn't change to "Expired." It changed to The first time it happened, Elias ignored a
Self-Loathing – Failing to forgive yourself for the list. The file couldn't be deleted
Beside each entry was a ticking clock. Some had years left; others had minutes.
June 30, 2022 – Saw a stranger drop their glove and chose not to call out. (Status: Pending )