Epilogue

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3 years in the future

Funny how events that seem like decades ago still affect you as if they happened to you days ago.
I still can't shake the thoughts and the memories that haunt me every waking moment that I have to remain my consciousness.
Even with Josh by my side, tied to me with a ring on my finger, the guilt and shame have ridden me down to breaking point. I can't take it anymore.

These events have lead me here today to perform this task I have in front of me. To get rid of all the memories and pain I feel. To discard of all the guilt and shame I hold. And to cleanse myself of the blood on my hands.

I loop the scratchy, old rope around my neck and step off the stool.

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