After word:

I decided to do this mainly because I’ve been having trouble finishing chapter stories. Yes, I realize it is short, and somewhat badly written, but it’s because I don’t have a lot of experience with anything other than short stories.

I tried to do this in an attempt to better myself with longer stories, because it is my goal to someday write a full novel.

I would expect to see more short chapter stories from me in the future, as I slowly work my way up to a book.

This story has a lot of hidden symbolism in it, and even I find that it’s hard to spot it sometimes. Many references to past lives, not comprehending the truth, and, of course, the overall theme: (did you think I was going to give that away?).

Finally, I want to dedicate this to the people who gave me motivation, even if I didn’t tell them directly, it’s because of a few people that I finished this.

So thanks to: Mom, Dad, Chris, and Lija, all of whom I love madly.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

- Addison Spear