Caffeine, Karma, and My Second Life

On the morning of the National Finals, our Academic Rep, Chloe, kicked open the classroom door, dragging two massive crates of Red Bull and instant espresso packets.

She ordered everyone to mix their own lethal cocktail.

"TikTok says this concoction unlocks maximum brainpower!" she announced proudly. "Drink up, guys, and we’ll all crush the exam!"

In my past life, as Class President, I leaped out of my seat to stop everyone.

I pulled up medical studies on my phone, warning them that mixing high doses of energy drinks and caffeine powder would cause extreme palpitations, uncontrollable…