Paul's Loss, Iris's Gain

Throughout college, Iris Shaw pours her heart out to Paul Snow with 99 confessions, only to be met with rejection each time. The truth is devastating: Paul was attracted to her from the start but rejected her to toy with her emotions. Once Iris realizes she's been a source of amusement for him, she decides to leave. She plays a final trick, hinting at a 100th confession a month later while secretly planning her permanent disappearance. This story is about Iris reclaiming her dignity and finding the strength to move on from a one - sided and manipulative "relationship."