Infinite Lives

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If anyone found out that I have infinite lives, I would be tested and proded. Everyone knew how the marks got there, and why they were there, yet nobody has ever had an infinite sign. You can't really go anywhere out of your abode without being checked for your number of lives you have lived. The government wants each and every one of us to be categorized and put into different abodes depending on how many lives we have lived before now, as you can see I have never been out of my house. My mother and father are the only people who know, and they are scared of me for it. They bring me food and water, plus some things other than study material from time to time for fun. I wish I knew what having infinite lives means. Does it mean that I am immortal? Does it mean that I will respawn over and over again when I die? I have no idea until my mom walks into the room and hands me today's paper. I look at the headline and begin to read.

This man's name in his past life was Alex Webber and he was a famous serial killer. Rumors have been spreading that his reincarnation is living right here in Whitmer. If seen please call the local authorities or alert the street guards immediately because this man is far more dangerous than first perceived. Reports, theorists, old people who lived in his time, and the F.B.I. can all say that there a rumor about Alex that is way worse him being a famous serial killer. The rumor has it that on his neck in the back there is an infinite symbol for how many lives he has had. Scientists say that this could mean a range of things from it being just a hoax tattoo, or that he really can always reincarnate. We all have learned in school that you don't reincarnate after seven reincarnations, so this man could be very dangerous. Please if you do spot him go to the authorities first and do not confront him. Confrontation may lead to serious injury. When the authorities do find the man they are going to put him back in jail forever so he can't hurt anyone else. 

I read this and almost cried. How can this be? But as I scan the page I notice something odd. At the top of the page, it reads.....

12/25/90

The day I was born. 

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