"Hi Phil!
At first I didn't know if I'd answer or not. I mean, how can I know if you're not an axe murderer? So I thought for a while. And you seem nice. Like your name.

But I guess that I need to tell you about myself and why I'm writing to you.
I'm Daniel Howell. Although, I do prefer Dan. I'm 18 and live in Manchester too. And until a while ago was supposed to go to the university here. But something happened, that I don't really want to talk about. And my family moved here because that thing happened. But I don't live with my family. I'm stuck at a mental hospital since I'm not well. My doctor have told me I'm depressed. Then that's what I am, a depressed boy stuck at a mental hospital with no future. Even my writing looks and sounds depressing.
I like to watch anime too. And be on the Internet. But I haven't done it for a while, since I've been here.

Why I hate my Birthday? Well, it's mostly that everything's about me. And it brings back some memories. About the thing.

And I don't really know what's with the cat whiskers. As you wrote, 'I like cats', I do too. And the cat whiskers come from within.

I guess I need to write about my week. Or, at least, that's what my doctor said.
My week was okay. I guess. My Birthday sucked. I was forced in to therapy. It sucked. But my doctor says I'm probably going to get out soon. Which is good.

And thanks for not calling me mental. But after reading this letter, you've probably changed your mind.

Best wishes and cat whiskers,
Dan"

Phil smiled as he read through Dan's letter, because he'd answered. Phil thought he wouldn't, since Dan seemed so unsure about what he was doing in the first letter.
Phil had ran to the letterbox everyday since he sent his first letter to Dan. And first two weeks later the letter came, so Phil had almost given up.
Phil sat down and started to write his next letter as soon as he got in. He wanted to get to know Dan. He wanted to help him more than anything in life.
And for some reason Phil wanted Dan to get better. And he only knew him via two letters written with a sharpie.

"Hello Dan!
I'm so happy that you answered. I believed that your letter wouldn't turn up in my PO box, actually.

We seem to be quite alike. I mean, both of us like anime and to spend the day on the Internet. And we like cats. What are the chances of that?

You don't have to talk about things that make you sad. But it's not good to ignore them neither. I've been sad too, but I got out of it. And you can do it too. Just promise me that you'll try at least? And don't do anything stupid.

The hospital you're staying doesn't seem very great. But, honestly, who likes hospitals?
In your first letter you told me that there were other children there too. Have you found a friend? Or is it just me you're talking to?
I went to therapy too when I was depressed. My parents forced me. I hated it back then, but it really helped.

As I told you earlier, I was not so happy before. But it didn't go so far, because my parents saw it and helped me.

It's good that you're doing better. I'll send you all my wishes!

My week was great. I've been working a lot, but I like my job. And it pays the bills. I'm also going to London in some days, because my parents is having a big party. So don't get worried when I'm not answering, I'll be back in just a couple of days!

Oh, and by the way. Are you left handed?

Best wishes and cat whiskers,
Your friend Phil
PS. I promise you, I'm not an axe murderer.
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Hi! New chapter! Yay!
School started yesterday, but I'll be trying to update as often as I can😊
C