The Story of John's Online Addiction

14-year-old John spent all his available time online, to the point of addiction. After a lonely childhood, marked by relentless bullying, John found solace in online chat rooms where he could be anyone other than himself. Posing as Rachel gave John a stronger sense of emotional connection with others than he'd ever had before. His obsession made him moody and sullen, causing tension within the home. He felt that Mark was the only person he could confide in, and soon found himself falling in love with his best friend, who had completely fallen in love with Rachel. As the tangled web of John's deceit tightened, his deep feelings for Mark prevented him from coming clean