He scrolled. The algorithm had him now.

He hesitated. That was three weeks of groceries. That was his car insurance payment.

The room went quiet. He listened to the wind outside. Then, he opened his phone again. He didn't go back to the resort site. Instead, he texted his group chat: "Who has a tent? And who can drive?"

He had two choices: the "Budget & Backpacking" link, which promised muddy fields, warm beer, and sleeping in a car with three other guys. Or, the "Lifestyle & Entertainment" filter.