This Book Is Alive

To my son,

By the time you read this, I will be dead.

I wish this letter could be about anything else, but there is something important I must trust you with.

In the bag I gave you there is a book.

I have had this book for many decades, but I feel that my time on this Earth is growing shorter with each passing day.

This book is in fact alive, just like its title says.It can feel emotions, it can dream, it can even talk through its words.

All this must seem absurd but you need to believe me. The book used to be a person. This might sound very cruel, but you must not pity him.

They deserve this.

I must warn you, this book may be alive but the only way it can interact with you is if you open it. That is how it knows you are watching.

Why haven't I destroyed it?

Death is too good for him. But all people die, and eventually his end will come. Until then you mustn't let anyone find it.

I've hidden it along with this letter in the bag. When I die you will receive both as my sole child.

Whatever you do, you must not open it. I know the devils whispers are tempting, but you have to resist. Opening it will do you no good, he will poison your mind.

I believe in you son. I love you and your mother so much. I am sorry for burdening you like this. Keep it hidden from everyone. Do not open it.

Eventually, he will choose death.

Love,
Your father