Instead, she finished the list. Seven movies. Seven chances to escape reality. She saved the document, closed the laptop, and walked to the kitchen to order a single slice of pizza.

Still, Emilia made the list. It was a habit she couldn’t break.

Her fingers hovered over the delete key again. He would have loved that one. He loved stupid, loud movies with terrible one-liners.

It was Mateo. “I’m outside. I brought the good blankets. And I’ll even watch the rom-com.”

Behind her, her phone buzzed again.

This time, she looked.

3. “Rust & Bone 2: Revving Revenge” (Action) – A mute ex-mechanic builds a weaponized monster truck.