August 16, 2005 (Part 5)
I went to the bedroom knowing that there was no way that I would be able to rest. Apparently I was wrong; I must have dozed off because I was awoken with a violently shaking of the bed. The first thing that caught my eye was the glaring of the alarm clock. The time was 3:45 a.m. Gathering my bearings I saw the dark cloaked figure standing over me. “It’s time” he said, as he placed the gun on the bed. “William, all of the pain ends tonight… I am here to take you to the other side. Now take the gun and pray for salvation. Place the gun against your forehead and pull the trigger.” My hand reached for the gun. It was like I was having an outer body experience. My soul seemed to hover above my body as I watched myself pick the gun up. Putting the barrel against my forehead and pulling the trigger……
 

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