Story Time with Austin (Luna)

Introduction

• Austin, also known as Luna on YouTube, addresses his audience with a long story.
• He noticed people enjoyed longer videos, so he decided to share a lengthy story about a past experience.
• Originally planned to upload this sooner, but a personal issue (biting his tongue) delayed it.
• The story begins when Austin was 17 years old.

Background

• Austin focused mainly on his YouTube channel around this time, having dropped out of school.
• His lifestyle was mostly antisocial, with his days centered around making videos.
• On a typical day, he completed his video work by the evening.

The Story Unfolds

• Main Characters: Austin, Jeremy (a friend), and another unnamed friend.
• Jeremy showed off a large supply of mushrooms (shrooms) intending to sell them.
• Jeremy offers Austin some for free, which he initially declines but later accepts as a gift.
• Jeremy also gave a considerable amount to another friend for free.

The Problem Arises

• A couple of weeks later, Jeremy contacts Austin in a panic.
• Jeremy's supplier, named Joey, threatens him for being short on money after giving away shrooms.
• Joey knows where Jeremy lives, adding to the threat.

Austin and Friends' Response

• Austin offers financial help to Jeremy to pay off Joey, which Jeremy declines.
• Jeremy attempts to solve the shortfall by selling his parents' TV.
• Despite raising some money, Jeremy was still short and feared Joey's reaction.

Escalation

• Joey and his friends showed up at Jeremy's place, leading to Jeremy fleeing and hiding.
• Austin takes Jeremy in, but Joey's crew tracks them to Austin's house.
• Austin calls the police; the situation becomes tense with Joey and his crew outside.

Police Intervention

• Police arrive, but Joey and his friends leave just in time.
• Jeremy reveals later the gang tracked him through a shared location with Joey's sister.

Conclusion and Fallout

• Jeremy's actions lead to a fall-out with Austin and other friends.
• Austin catches Jeremy stealing from his house during a party.
• This ends their friendship as Austin realizes Jeremy's untrustworthiness.

Moral Lessons

• Don't engage in illegal activities like drug dealing.
• Be cautious of whom you trust, as even friends can betray you.
• In dangerous situations, reaching out to law enforcement is crucial.

Final Thoughts

• Austin reflects on this crazy period as one of the most intense in his life.
• He shares his willingness to create more long stories if his audience enjoys them.