Panel 1 – School Hallway
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Visual: John is holding his backpack, looking nervous. Jack (the bully) looms over him with a smirk.
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Dialogue (Jack): “Bring your computer to school tomorrow, John—or you’re dead.”
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Dialogue (John): “I can’t… it’s a desktop, Jack…”
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Narration (John’s thoughts): “My stomach twists. I can’t think straight.”
Panel 2 – John’s Room (Night)
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Visual: John sits at his desk, holding his head, computer in the background.
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Dialogue (Mum, off-panel): “You’re not bringing your computer to school, John.”
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Narration (John’s thoughts): “Why don’t they get it? To them it’s just boys being boys. To me, it feels like my life is at risk.”
Panel 3 – Internal Monologue (Floating Panels)
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Visual: Dark background, John’s face in shadow, swirling words around him: “Why me?” “What if it gets worse?” “Am I weak?” “Do I deserve this?”
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Narration (John’s thoughts): “It’s like shouting into a void. No one hears me.”
Panel 4 – The Breaking Point
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Visual: John curled up on his bed, tears in his eyes.
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Narration (John’s thoughts): “Giving up… the thought keeps coming back. But another voice inside me screams—No! Don’t let him win.”
Panel 5 – Glimmers of Hope
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Visual: Small drawings behind John showing happier memories—playing video games, drawing, being with his friend Mark.
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Narration (John’s thoughts): “I need to remember what makes me happy. I shouldn’t feel guilty for being sad. This isn’t my fault.”
Panel 6 – Reflection / Turning Point
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Visual: John writing in a notebook, calmer expression.
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Narration (John’s thoughts): “Maybe if I write everything down, I can find a way forward. Maybe I can talk to one person I trust.”
Panel 7 – Reflection for the Reader (Training/Study Point)
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Visual: Teacher, parent, and counselor standing in a circle, listening with care.
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Narration Box:
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“John’s story shows us the hidden impact of bullying.”
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“Internal battles can be overwhelming, but small supports—listening, validating, understanding—can make a huge difference.”
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“Autism, ADHD, and anxiety often overlap, making everyday challenges even harder.”
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Panel 8 – Final Message (Awareness Point)
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Visual: John standing with a faint smile, hand on backpack, walking toward school with a supportive adult by his side.
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Narration Box:
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“Mental health awareness means empathy, validation, and action. Every child deserves to feel safe, heard, and supported.”
Comic Script – John’s Story (Autism, ADHD, Anxiety & Bullying)
Page 1 – The Threat
Panel 1 – School Hallway
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Visual: John holds his backpack, head down. Jack, taller, leans in close with a sneer.
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Dialogue (Jack): “Bring your computer to school, John—or you’re dead.”
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Dialogue (John): “I can’t… it’s a desktop, Jack…”
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Narration (John’s thoughts): “My stomach twists. I can’t think straight.”
Panel 2 – Close-up of John’s anxious face
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Narration (John’s thoughts): “Maybe if I ignore him, he’ll get bored. But… what if he doesn’t?”
Page 2 – At Home
Panel 3 – John’s bedroom, computer in the background
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John sits at his desk, hands on his head.
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Dialogue (Mum, off-panel): “You are not bringing your computer to school, John.”
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Narration (John’s thoughts): “Why don’t they get it? To them it’s just boys being boys. To me, it feels like my life is at risk.”
Panel 4 – Split panel: Parents chatting calmly in the kitchen / John alone in his room, looking small and unheard
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Narration: “It’s like they live on a different planet. No one sees the look in Jack’s eyes.”
Page 3 – The Internal Storm
Panel 5 – Dark background, John in shadow, swirling words around him:
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Words: “Why me?” “What if it gets worse?” “Am I weak?” “Do I deserve this?”
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Narration (John’s thoughts): “It’s like shouting into a void. No one hears me.”
Panel 6 – John curled on his bed, hugging his knees
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Narration: “Giving up… the thought keeps coming back. But another voice inside me screams—No! Don’t let him win.”
Page 4 – Glimmers of Hope
Panel 7 – Background fades into sketches of happier moments: playing video games, drawing, laughing with friend Mark
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Narration: “I need to remember what makes me happy. This isn’t my fault.”
Panel 8 – John sits at his desk, calmer, notebook open, writing
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Narration: “Maybe if I write everything down, I can find a way forward. Maybe I can talk to one person I trust.”
Page 5 – Learning & Awareness
Panel 9 – Three adults (teacher, parent, counselor) in a circle, listening with care
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Narration box:
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“John’s story shows the hidden impact of bullying.”
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“Autism, ADHD, and anxiety can make these struggles even heavier.”
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“Validation and empathy matter.”
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Panel 10 (Final) – John walking toward school, a supportive adult walking beside him. His face shows a small, hopeful smile.
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Narration box:
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“Every child deserves to feel safe, heard, and supported.”
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