Apocalypticism

“We pray for revolution but we want apocalypticism.” In the shadowy corners of Vero Beach, Florida, a young girl navigates the turbulent waters of adolescence. With her staunchly Christian and traditional parents, who uphold unwavering beliefs in moral fortitude and family values, she feels the weight of expectations pressing down on her. Yet, beneath her parents’ watchful gaze lies an introspective soul drawn to the beauty of darkness, seeking solace in the macabre and the mysterious. As she explores her passion for gothic literature and art, she grapples with the dichotomy of her identity. Her home, adorned with biblical quotes and family photos, serves as a constant reminder of the life her parents envision for her—a life that feels increasingly alien in the light of her own desires. Caught between the comfort of familial love and the suffocating constraints of conformity, she finds herself at a crossroads.