Waking Up, p14

March 28, 2026


Waking Up, p14

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Finvair
Finvair
7 days ago

First the gaslighting, then guilt-farming, and now isolation. Run Ethan, run fast and far.

foducool
foducool
7 days ago
Reply to  Finvair

woman more toxic than the waters around Chernobyl

Mike
Mike
7 days ago
Reply to  foducool

She has earned a wrestling match with the Elephant’s Foot.

Watson
Watson
7 days ago

Lucas!!!! Don’t you dare leave.

Creative Name
Creative Name
7 days ago

What a manipulative b****!

Esc
Esc
7 days ago

She is GOOOOOD. Just broadside with every single barrel.

Andrew
Andrew
6 days ago
Reply to  Esc

Experienced… I would never say that anyone experienced with emotional abuse and gaslighting is good at it. Just experienced

That Guy
That Guy
6 days ago
Reply to  Esc

And some musket fire (and sniper shots) just for good measure!

Nightdagger
Nightdagger
7 days ago

I really hope Lucas jumps in here because we’re already seeing signs that Ethan is just going to accept all of this shit, and I actually kind of hate this writing because while it’s very accurate as to how stuff happens in real life (maybe that’s WHY I hate it so much), I want to think Ethan is better than this.

Verdiekus
Verdiekus
7 days ago

Nooooooo!!!! Lucas, be the amazing friend you are and save your buddy from a relationship more toxic than the Troll!

aegyuptus
aegyuptus
6 days ago
Reply to  Verdiekus

You know the old saying… You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink.

Ben Dutchman
Ben Dutchman
7 days ago

I really hope Lucas is gonna go “no. I want to hear this”

Carlos
Carlos
7 days ago
Reply to  Ben Dutchman

Our man Lucas would never be that rude, he’s a proper gentleman.

Mike
Mike
7 days ago
Reply to  Carlos

“Gee lady, I only work here.”

Logan
Logan
7 days ago

… Did we just time jump, without a ‘some time later’ ? Lucas was still in the store, with no mention of going to get food, 2 pages ago.

Last edited 7 days ago by Logan
Martin
Martin
7 days ago
Reply to  Logan

It looks to me like page 12 was first thing in the morning, and then page 13 was later in the same day.

some guy
some guy
7 days ago

You know what? I think I’d prefer 10 rounds with the Troll over this.

Cypher
Cypher
7 days ago
Reply to  some guy

Troll will kill you, she will make you want to kill yourself

Foxhood
Foxhood
7 days ago

She genuinely makes me uncomfortable reading these pages. Like i’ve known such a person and really don’t like getting reminded. In a way that is a compliment at nailing this kind of monster. But I do hope this “relationship” ends sooner rather than later.

Daniel
Daniel
7 days ago

I’m concerned that Waking up takes so long to reach Breaking up.
Fake your death, Ethan! I would not recommend it regularly, but in your case it’s super easy!!!

JozMk.II
JozMk.II
6 days ago
Reply to  Daniel

For that to work, he’d pretty much have to quit his job and start a whole new life somewhere else with a new identity and wear a disguise every day. The real answer is to nip this in the bud: Tell her this relationship is NOT working, they need to go their separate ways, and that she needs to leave him alone and stop calling and texting him.

Greevar
Greevar
7 days ago

If I were Ethan, I would say, “You dumped me. That’s what ‘never come back’ means. You ended it, and now you’re blaming me. You don’t respect me at all. We’re done.”

ThatMageGuy
ThatMageGuy
7 days ago

Ethan needs some trauma-informed care training. I have no idea what Nicole has gone through to feel the need to be like this, but he’s not qualified to handle it.

leduk
leduk
7 days ago

Seriously this situation is harder to believe than super heroes

Nightdagger
Nightdagger
7 days ago
Reply to  leduk

This situation happens on a daily basis to untold hundreds, thousands, possibly millions of people. It’s infinitely easier to believe than super heroes. That’s why people hate this arc so much…she is what a real-life supervillain looks like.

Nik
Nik
7 days ago
Reply to  leduk

Okay.

I’m gonna’ need an explanation why you think this.

I have seen this a few times. Especially with college age guys.

Last edited 7 days ago by Nik
leduk
leduk
6 days ago
Reply to  Nik

Im 44 and I never seen something like this. Literally never. I’ve seen worse (aka violence, betrayal, leaving someone pregnant, etc) but that kind of horrpr: absolutely never.

Cypher
Cypher
4 days ago
Reply to  leduk

You are one post away from a fifa peace prize.

Stix
Stix
4 days ago
Reply to  leduk

Consider yourself lucky.

some guy
some guy
7 days ago

Ethan should use the “We were on a break!” line. It worked great for Ross!

Crankybadger
Crankybadger
7 days ago

Wow. Like looking at me and my second wife. Classic Narcissist.

AngryLittleMan
AngryLittleMan
7 days ago

Oh geez, that is manipulation at its finest. Ethan, for the love of WINTER-EEN-MAS (heh, sorry couldn’t resist) stay strong, say what you mean and truly feel and do what needs to be done!

Omians
Omians
7 days ago

Still feels like she is going to turn into the next internet themed villian
Gunna turn into ” The toxic Ex”

That Guy
That Guy
6 days ago

Tip #1 Nicole: SHUT THE HELL UP AND LET HIM TALK FOR A CHANGE!!

Heldarion
Heldarion
6 days ago

Holy cow, Tim, you’re laying on THICK. Or is this what the biggest manipulators do?

Heldarion
Heldarion
6 days ago
Reply to  Heldarion

laying it* on

Pyre
Pyre
5 days ago

You know that’s some Vicks Vapo-rub in that left hand……

Stix
Stix
5 days ago

I’ve sort of been here. Maybe she genuinely doesn’t understand how relationships work and is trying to learn.
If you have the mental stamina you can offer to remain social contacts and give her advice. But for the love of yourself, don’t even consider remaining in romantic relationship with her.