Chapter 205

Hanson’s essay seemed a bit rushed, and some sentences were tangled with the kind of slips they’d expect from someone speaking off the cuff. But maybe that was what made his story seem all the more credible.

Three years ago, Hanson was fourteen.

By a stroke of luck, he’d landed a gig on “Breeze of Youth.”

He played the younger brother of the lead, a sweet, shy kid who just adored his big bro.

Despite his tender age, Hanson had a real spark for acting.

Even with his limited screen time, he’d diligently memorize his lines and even sought acting tips from Joseph, the actor playing his brother.

Joseph was kind to him, saying more than once that Hanson was like a real–life little brother.

All Hanson felt was joy at the praise. He didn’t think much of it when Joseph would sling an arm around his shoulders or lean in close, laughing into his neck.

He figured it was just how boys got along when they were tight.

But as filming progressed, Joseph found more and more reasons for physical contact.

After a scene where Hanson’s character won a big game, Joseph hugged him so fiercely and planted a big kiss on his cheek.

Hanson froze, but the director seemed to love it, and with no experience to tell him otherwise, Hanson assumed this was just how things went in showbiz.

bed. On camera, it was all playful

understand what was going on, but he started to feel more and

was small, so after a few more scenes, he was about to wrap

  1. up.

Joseph cornered him in the bathroom.

and promised more roles if Hanson

getting, and he realized that some men liked other

Hanson shoved Joseph

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a fit of anger, Hanson pushed him hard against the door, which was

doorknob and dropped to his knees in pain, drawing the crow to

was brutal. Hanson was vilified online, and Joseph’s fans harassed him mercilessly.

lack of evidence silenced him.

psychological scars, and Hanson struggled with depression

the past, and even as “Breeze of Youth” gained popularity, he

more and more famous online. There was even a scandal last year with a

saw a livestream where Sean complained about Joseph’s touchy behavior, proving

story, fearing another onslaught of abuse, but he decided to speak out. He was about to become an adult, and he didn’t want his past to shadow his future.

sexual harassment affects everyone,

fell silent after his story, but online,

disgusting and didn’t care about his orientation, and they were just against

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