Axel Freed, a renowned English professor from New York City, seemingly leads an exemplary life. However, beneath his respectable exterior lies a hidden vice: an insidious gambling addiction that relentlessly consumes him. Unbeknownst to his students and colleagues, Axel's life is a constant battle between his intellectually stimulating profession and the gripping allure of high-stakes games that risk it all. His spiraling descent into debt and despair paints a stark contrast with the world he inhabits as an esteemed educator, revealing the complexities of addiction and human vulnerability.
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