"What if the game wasn't just on the board?"
Two men face off over a game of chess—but every move reveals something deeper. Tension escalates as hidden motives and old wounds surface beneath the calm conversation.
Social & External
The people behind it
Gabriell Salgado
Miguel
Douglas Dickerman
Doug
Robbie Serrano
Chess Opponent
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