Simons - Jenny

Below is a story inspired by the South Park character, who is often depicted as a background student navigating the chaotic social hierarchy of middle school. The List and the Long Walk Home

"I just wanted to be included," Jenny muttered. In a town where kids regularly died and came back to life or fought elder gods, being "one of the girls" was the only safety net she had.

Jenny sighed. "The List" had become the town’s latest obsession—a ranking of every boy in class from most to least attractive. She had been part of the committee, sitting in the back of the room with Bebe and Lola, nodding along as they debated the merits of various fourth-graders. At the time, it felt like a game. Now, seeing Kyle Broflovski standing near the lockers, looking like he’d just been told his favorite video game was canceled, the "game" felt a lot heavier. jenny simons

As they walked, Jenny felt a shift. She wasn't just "one of the girls" anymore; she was someone who chose her own path, even if it meant taking the long way home.

Halfway home, she saw a figure sitting on a curb near a construction site. It was Butters Stotch, staring at a hole in the sidewalk where a yellow ribbon had been tied. "Hey, Butters," Jenny said, stopping. Below is a story inspired by the South

Jenny looked at the small crack in the concrete—hardly an abyss—and then back at the school they had just left. She realized then that everyone in South Park was stuck in their own version of a broken sidewalk, whether it was a social list, a literal hole, or the crushing weight of middle school politics.

"Oh, hello there, Jenny," Butters replied, his voice small. "The sidewalk's all broken up. I can't get home this way, or I'll fall into the abyss." Jenny sighed

As school let out, the mountain air turned biting. Jenny began the walk home, passing the local cemetery where the "Goth Kids" sat, drinking coffee and smoking, complaining about the inherent "pain" of existence. Normally, she ignored them, but today their nihilism felt almost refreshing compared to the petty drama of the popularity polls.