I WOULD rather be alone in the entire world than converse with people. I’m the type of person who can survive without ever leaving the house. I’m not like the other individuals that would perish if they stayed in their home for a few days.
I’ve only gone outside our house a handful of times in the twenty-two years I’ve been alive. I am homeschooled and do not have any best friends.
Even though I am quite timid, my family is the only people with whom I can communicate well. I always lowered my head and couldn’t face them in the eyes while we struck up a conversation.
As I laid in bed, I was startled to see someone enter my room and turn on the light. I saw the figure of a woman as my eyes adapted to the bright light.
“Sister Evangeline, why did you go into my room without knocking? Then you just switched on the light. I feel as if the light has dazzled me,” I
I DISLIKE leaving our home, but I did not know that thousands of people already knew who I was. I assumed that owning a cell phone would make you an internet buddy, but I received internet detractors.I no longer enjoy going out and only talk to individuals other than my family, but why did they all instill hatred in me?I grumbled as I stared at the empty. Is it my fault that I am an introvert? Is it my fault that my face is so pitiful that everyone constantly takes sides? Hahaha. I did not know I had so many enemies since I’m an introvert. I didn’t realize it since it appeared like I was being unjust to others.When I heard a knock on the door, I straightened up. I’m sure it’s sister Evangeline again. I sprang out of bed and flung open the door for her.Her displeased expression flashed through me when I opened the door. “Sister Evangeline, hello. What are you doing he
MY FAMILY left our house a day ago, and I never opened or checked my smartphone to see whether they were messaging or phoning me. I could see they were worried about me since I was the only one left in the house and no one would look after me.With a shake of my head, I expressed my dissatisfaction with the situation. I am no longer a child, yet they still regard me as a baby who is incapable of standing on her own two feet. I’m just sick, but I’m not crippled. Perhaps this is what happens when your face resembles a fragile glass; you must always be careful or you will be shattered.I want to check my phone, but it’s not healthy for me. I’m already sick, and looking at my cellphone will make me sicker.Other than the message from my family, I have no friendly messages to receive. I couldn’t read their anxious and condescending letters at the same time.My family is aware
MY HEART RATE surged as I stiffened my stance. The tremor of the ocean waves and the frigid blast of the breeze striking my body were the only sounds I could hear.The ship is not being operated! What am I doing here? I’m not sure how I ended up here. Where are the people?I couldn’t help but freeze as I tried to figure out what was going on. My mind is still somewhat distorted and perplexed now. I recall sleeping in a bed last night to feel better right away, but how did I get here?“What exactly is going on?” I let out a scream as I awoke from my catatonic state. I searched all over the captain’s room, but I couldn’t see a single silhouette of anybody.Fear is beggining to crept into my body, and I started to panic. “H-Hello? If anyone can hear me, please respond.” I moved closer to the wheels, but no one was there. It was moving on its own as if some
DARKNESS ENGULFED my eyes, and I struggled to breathe until my body just gave up, at which point I surrendered and permitted my body to sink into the ocean.I already accepted my death when, out of nowhere, I regained consciousness from my dream. I sprang up in bed and noticed that the rest of my body was sweating profusely.I glanced at my appearance and saw that my clothes were wet as well as the bed I was lying on, as if someone had poured water on it. “It was just a dream... I was so scared!”I looked at the wall clock and discovered that it was just seven o’clock in the morning, but the sky was gloomy and foggy. I got out of bed and walked to the window, where I noticed it was pouring hard and the streets were inundated with heavy rainfalls.“it’s a good thing my room is on the second floor because I’m sure it’s already completely flooded down there,&rdq
I AM sick and disgusted with myself. How could I not assist my parents when they were in desperate need? I appear to be one factor that contributed to their deaths. I’m a murderer who murdered my entire family.Perhaps that was karma, hehe. My prayer that everyone in the world would perish backfired on me, and my family was the ones who suffered and died.Because of my selfishness, the life of the people who are precious to me were taken. I now have no one to turn to for help when I need it. When I’m exhausted, I have no one to depend on. Nobody is going to tell me what is good and what is bad. And no one will ever make me feel as though someone loves and cares about me.The grief of losing a parent or sibling is equivalent to having your arms and legs removed; you are unable to walk or move on your own since you have lost some vital parts of your body. You’re not sure how you’ll live if the perso
WE CAN no longer change the outcome, no matter how hard we try or how much we beg. Even if I delude myself into believing they are still alive, the fact that they are dead and no longer exist in the world cannot be changed. I’d just make a fool of myself if I did it.The only thing I could do for them was to mourn their death and to offer them a befitting funeral. At the very least, this is all I can do for them. I want to send them off in the most pleasant way possible.I rose from my seat and stepped away from them for a few moments to contact with the funeral organizer. went home first after speaking with them to await their arrival. I want them to come here, and I’ll be the one to open the door for them.They came after a few hours, so I opened the door and welcomed them. Over six men entered and took mom, dad, sister, and Stephen’s coffins to be arranged within the home.They w
ARE THERE really that many evil people in the world? Why do some individuals maltreat others? Why would someone trample on the lives of others to not infringe on theirs?Why do others lead to wickedness even though good virtue is bestowed upon them?Why would someone pretend to be caring and compassionate to hide their true colors and intentions?I gave the man in front of me a lethal stare. He smirked at me like a fiend as the two men gripped me so I couldn’t escape.“What do you need from me?” I asked, my brow furrowed. I had to arrange and take care of the funerals of mom, dad, sister, and Stephen. This kind of pursuit is not something I have time for.Who is he, and why is he causing havoc in our home? What does he need from me? As far as I know, neither dad nor mother owes anyone. “I have a proposal for you, so pay close attention since I
BEING STRONG is destructive because people are using it as supremacy, domination, and elitism instrument to perpetrate crimes against others. Why do people utilize their power in a detrimental approach after becoming empowered?People are empowered for what reasons?"W-Why do you agree with Don Enrico Custodio, Auntie? Don't you want to mother, father, sis, and Stephen to stay in the world before they vanish? You haven't even seen their casket yet, and you're going to bury them straight away?" I said, my voice cracking.My family is gone, and my aunt Lucia Torres is the only relative who can adopt me since she is my mother's sister, and she also has a better life than us, so I have no choice but to follow her, even if it is against my will.According to the law, she will be my guardian angel, but in reality, she is my guardian evil.I try to cheer myself up because if I let go of
AFTER hearing what he said, a sour grin grew over my lips, and the sins I had committed in the past several years raced through my head. "Who am I to label them as a demon? Who am I to condemn them simply because they do something wrong? What exactly am I? I reminded myself that I was Zacheus, a renowned demon. As a demon, I'm here in the hornet's nest. They are like me. I am just like them. We are all demons disguised as humans. The only difference is that the demons here intend to murder me in order to lessen the number of demons around the globe.At least they have a valid excuse to murder me... That is sufficient for me because I also have a compelling motive to kill myself. We only shared the same desire to get rid of the devil, who is causing evil to proliferate throughout the world."Please forgive me for what I said earlier. I was only overcome with fear and said those words," I murmured, looking tensely at the ground that was covered with gold and diamonds. "And you're corr
IN THE aftermath of Adrastos's statement, four guys came up to me and tied my hand. My eyes widened, and my pulse began to race. "Why do you have to bind my hand?" I questioned them and winced as a guy abruptly tightened the shackles on the hand when I dared to speak."Perhaps you're preparing to flee because your brain has suddenly changed and you don't want to die anymore," the guy in front of me said.My brow furrowed. Why would I even attempt to flee if I knew I couldn't? I'm curious now that I'm nearing the end of my life. I am not that frightened to death. I am stick to my plans that I would commit suicide even before I signed up to be a participant here. I am fortunate in that I will continue to earn money even after I die.I shall not squander this chance to atone for my faults in the world. This is the only opportunity I have to help my family and other people. And this the one and only time I will have the oppo
MY GLANCE fell on his, and my eyes widened in surprise. "What? Are you sure you meant what you said? Is it permissible for me to send a letter to my parents?" The fact that I continued asking him questions indicated that my brain was still having difficulty digesting what he was saying.If I had the ability to write a genuine letter, I would write a real letter because I have a lot to say to them that I didn't get to say since I left without informing them of my departure. They were also unaware that I had left home with the intent of committing myself. And at the very least, in the letter, I am able to convey all the things that I was unable to tell them in person. They are entitled to an explanation.I didn't want my parents to anticipate my return to our home. I don't want them to wait for an event that will never occur again."If you want to leave a message, you may do so. Do you like it or not?" he inquired of me.
"HAVE A pleasant evening, live viewers! I want to inform you that I spotted the individual who paid a large sum of money to assassinate our Suicider tonight! Are you ready to learn who he is and what manner of murdering he used to assassinate our Suicidal Individual?" Adrastos asked all people who were watching and waiting for me to perish immediately.After he stated that, the notification bell sounded numerous times, suggesting that they could no longer wait to find out what happened next.A smirk crept on my face. 'They're salivating at the prospect of seeing a victim die in front of them,' I said to myself.I know they want me to die tonight because they can no longer bear that I am still alive and breathing in the world as a result of the crimes I have done. I'm curious whether it's a passion for them to watch someone die in front of them, or if they just have a brain malfunction that allows them to accomplish
DO YOU want to be someone else's meal when you die? What if, instead of having your body buried six feet into the earth or cremated, you were used as food for others who were starving? When you're in the kitchen to be a food to others, what would you you feel? Would you be furious with them if you knew what they were doing was for the greater welfare of others?Will you become a part of other people's bodies if they devour your body in various ways? Can individuals sleep easily if they know that the food they ate was made from a dead human being? There are a lot of questions in my thoughts about cannibalism right now since it seems that I will be used as a dish later on by other people if I commit myself here in this world.It's a little frightening to consider that some of the meat we consume on a daily basis is derived from people rather than animals. And it's terrifying to consider that your body has devolved into food for other people. I
ADRASTOS' gaze was drawn to me all of a sudden. "Tonight, Live Suice has another immoral guy for us to punish! I'm aware that you already know his name and are aware of the offense he committed, but I feel compelled to mention him again for those who did not know his name or committed the fault done by our Suicider tonight. Zacheus Vincenzo is his name, and the evil he did was stealing people's taxes! He coerced his father into stealing from the treasury, despite his opposition. He is a self-centered youngster," he said.I shook my head as he introduced me to the crowd a second time. The Live Suicide notification bell rung repeatedly, indicating that a large number of individuals left a remark in the comment box.There seem to be an infinite number of negatives I shall get from them.As my thoughts moved to another realm, Adrastos spoke in front of me, and I returned to reality and focused on him. "I understand how enrag
WE CAME to a halt in front of a massive door, and they shoved me inside. I shifted my eyes throughout and there are many lights and cameras that encompassed the whole room. "What exactly is this? Are they about to assassinate me here? This room does not seem to be a murder scene, but rather a film set," I thought to myself."You go on the stage," the guy behind me ordered, pointing to the little platform crammed with cameras. There is also a mic stand placed there. Is this a concert that I attended? Is there singing contest so there is a mic placed there?Even though my mind was racing with questions, I obliged the guy's order and proceed towards the stage. As I ascended the platform, the light, microphone, and camera in front of me all went flash. I also seen the new face that was staring me in the face intently. Who is he? Is he the Adrastos to whom the guys who pursued me earlier referred? What is his function in this instance?&nb
"I AM going to enter the entrance, farewell," I informed them as I began walking towards the abandoned building's entrance, bypassing Azrail and Dabria.When I reached the door, I rolled my eyes and realized that this structure was rather ancient, judging by the damaged walls and filthy inside. Despite its unsightly and aged look, you can see that it is still capable of fighting till the next generation, as long as it is not struck by an earthquake, which would completely destroy it.I glanced around and saw that its construction was similar to that of a hotel, as I noticed an elevator that was broken and several rooms below. I'm curious as to whether this structure is livable at this point. Perhaps when it is repaired, it will regain its previous splendor and the building will be reinforced to accommodate the influx of people.While I was glancing around, someone spoke close to me, which caused me to jump in fear and my
THE THUMPING sounds in my chest made me feel as if I was about to hyperventilate. My mind and heart were debating whether I should be full of joy that I was about to die or panicked and terrified that this would be my last day on earth.I closed my eyes with a resounding sigh. “Zacheus, all you have to do is to be delightful. No one compelled you to commit yourself to Live Suicide; you chose to do it on your own. Take a stand for it. Imagine that you will sacrifice your life for the sake of your parents and others.” I pondered this for a moment.My mind is playing tricks on me, and I’m not sure whether I’m deceiving myself into making the choices I’m about to make. Maybe dying in Live Suicide is a better option than dying from my sickness, which would surely take my life if I don’t die here.And at the very least, if I die by Live Suicide, I will get a substantial sum of money that I c