Entry #5

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CW: MENTIONS OF DEATH

I had to take a break. I lost almost everything and the last thing, I need to lose is my sanity. I had to get away from the town, the first place I could think of was India. Even on vacation my mind can't stop wandering. Everyone says I put too much pressure on myself, but I can't help it. This whole thing started the day I was born, I can't help but feel responsible. India is so busy, so I thought it could distract me from today. Today is my birthday. This is the first time I wasn't in town on my birthday, but it didn't feel any different. I was still waiting for that call that another body had been found.

Every other minute I would check my phone, only to see nothing but my lock screen. I stared at my background and the girl who was there stared back. I know her, or I knew her. Emily Webster, my best friend in high school. Everyone thought we were dating and God I kind of wished we did. I thought we would be safe. I thought she was safe. It was night, the day had almost passed without news of a body. I thought this curse would finally be broken. You couldn't imagine how I felt when I showed up for school the next day and right in front of me stood a memorial for my best friend. I had to shut my phone off, I couldn't keep staring at her. Then I finally got the call.

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