Another great story. It could be a horror story, but only because of the fear and themes you convey. This is how I imagine I would be in this situation; trying to feel brave but then realising that Death is a big scary thing. You really go through the thought processes well. I like the themes throughout too, like "the death of others is easier to accept than your own."

One line doesn't read well near the end. When he is talking about the trapdoor, "I wonder if I could jump and maybe make it would collapse now." I think it should either be "maybe it would collapse" or "maybe make it collapse."

All I can say is, "Great job!"

I loved how the story flowed (Plus, I'm a sucker for one-shots.) I loved the ending, too.

Again, great job!

There is one misspelling, where sacred is supposed to be scared, or so I assume.

Its a great, but somber short story. I like the way how each little step up there is described, how the crowd jeers, ect. You have some great lines here, also. I especially liked that one: "In the end it's you and death."

It all contrasts abruptly with the simplicity of the end- the narrators death.

Very nicely written, all and all. ^_^