The Mask She Wore

February 14

February 14, 20xy

Everyone has someone today. Except for me. I will soon, though. I've decided today is the day I'll join my mother in heaven. I have no one left here. My father doesn't care, and my brother loathes me. My friends have left me. I've given up. You've won. You've taken away everything I had. I'm at the bridge right now. The water is so beautiful, and the reds and blues and purples of the sunset have always been my favorite. I hope everyone knows that what I do after this wasn't their fault, but mine. It was my fault for haphazardly discarding my mask, the only thing that kept me safe. Farewell world. I wish everyone inhabiting this horrible place the best.

~Sam

I closed the notebook and set it down next to me. This is it. I stare out at the sunset for one final moment, before stepping over the edge.