FIGMENT PILOT: THE RAT

Middle School is a miserable and terrifying time for most. You're self conscious, insecure, and will do anything for acceptance. This is the case for 10 year old Jeremy Fentin, who unfortunately has the added stressor of his imaginary friend playing the devil on his shoulder. Enter Bubs, a 6 foot tall anthropomorphic zombie, who fuels all of Jeremy's terrible and damaging ideas in order to find acceptance and popularity. Follow Jeremy and Bubs as we see how far the insecurities of middle school can push someone at this frail and impressionable age.

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SUNY Digital Repository Support (State University of New York System)
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2026-08-17
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Gothic Literature and Media Analysis
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FIGMENT PILOT: THE RAT

Wyatt Tannum
SUNY Digital Repository Support (State University of New York System)
Gothic Literature and Media Analysis
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FIGMENT PILOT: THE RAT

Wyatt Tannum
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Abstract

Middle School is a miserable and terrifying time for most. You're self conscious, insecure, and will do anything for acceptance. This is the case for 10 year old Jeremy Fentin, who unfortunately has the added stressor of his imaginary friend playing the devil on his shoulder. Enter Bubs, a 6 foot tall anthropomorphic zombie, who fuels all of Jeremy's terrible and damaging ideas in order to find acceptance and popularity. Follow Jeremy and Bubs as we see how far the insecurities of middle school can push someone at this frail and impressionable age.

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