"Before l sleep"

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Reporters on the television talked about the 37 remains that had been gathering in canvas sacks since 1957. Based on my description, they displayed an artist's impression of the killer. He is still on the loose, and no one knows who he is.

According to the police, the concession stand was fitted with motion detectors that, when activated, would lower the metal bars, trapping curious trespassers in a deadly dungeon. They claimed the killer had set up a silent alarm that would alert him when someone entered his trap.

I reminded myself that I was one of the lucky ones. I was exhausted and went to my bedroom to rest.

My girlfriend came up beside me and put her arms around me a minute later. She turned on the light. Nowadays, I will always sleep with the light on.

The end..

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