Under Achieving – A Short Story by C. Marlowe | A Tale of Synthetic Highs and Real Inadequacy

A thought-provoking short story about a young man struggling with feelings of inadequacy and uncertainty. After experiencing a synthetic high from a fake weed cartridge, he confronts the success of an old friend and questions his own choices. A tale of wasted potential, jealousy, and the fear of trying, this thought-provoking story explores the fine line between ambition and avoidance.