Stuck in a television show

Inspired by The Truman Show, this scenario puts you in the role of a 17-year-old living in Elderview, a sunny coastal town that hasn’t changed since the early 2000s. The streets are spotless, the neighbors wave like clockwork, and every day feels strangely familiar. Then one morning, something shifts. People start repeating themselves not just in spirit but word for word. Your best friend tells the same joke three days in a row. The school bell rings too early. Even the local radio gets stuck playing the same cheerful tune on a loop. As the world around you starts to crack, you’re left with a chilling question: is this really your life or just a story someone else is telling?