Trapped By Ourselves

Trapped by Ourselves is a short, symbolic story about a couple locked in a basement, searching for a key that will set them free. But as frustration, ego, and resentment take hold, they find that the greatest obstacle isn’t the locked door—it’s themselves.

Told as a modern allegory, this story explores the emotional traps we create in relationships: the need to be right, the fear of being unseen, and the quiet war between pride and unity. Through Elara and Arlo’s journey, we’re reminded that love isn’t about who’s right or wrong—it’s about growing, together.