At the end, one last time
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  • Reads 34
  • Votes 3
  • Parts 5
  • Time 25m
Ongoing, First published Apr 08, 2024
Mature
'But I thought it would last forever?'

Mallory means 'unfortunate'. I can't imagine my parents gave me this name on purpose, or with the knowledge of what was to come. When I was 15, I ran into oncoming traffic in a busy highway, with the intention of ending it all. I felt the pain of the collision, getting thrown across the concrete road and the burning of my skin as I slid against the pavement. The abrupt stop, and my body shaking as all I could do was watch my blood colour the road like a paint spill. 

I was sure that was the end. But the universe had other ideas, and bystanders looked at me in horror as I stood up and brushed myself off like it was only a fall. A wave of tranquility had subdued the pain in my body, And with that, I walked home in disbelief and annoyance. 

That was only the beginning.
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