A Bad Life Course Choice

Summary

A tale of two friends who, due to their past choices, are forced to confront each other in a deadly situation, ultimately leading them to the Gates of Hell.

Abstract

This short story revolves around two friends who have known each other for a long time. Their bond is tested when they are forced to carry out a hit on each other, resulting in a tragic confrontation. The story explores the consequences of their life choices, as they both end up at the Gates of Hell, where they are made to relive the fear of their victims for eternity. The narrative serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of making the right life choices.

Opinions

The story conveys the idea that past choices can have significant consequences in the future.
It suggests that trust can be easily betrayed, especially among friends.
The narrative emphasizes the importance of considering the potential outcomes of one's actions.
It implies that making the wrong choices can lead to regret and suffering.
The story hints at the concept of karma, as the characters are made to relive the fear they inflicted on their victims.
It underscores the idea that choosing a different life course could have led to a better outcome.
The tale serves as a reminder that the choices we make can have lasting effects, even beyond our lifetime.

A short story for your enjoyment

We’d been friends for so long, that’s what made carrying the hit out on him so hard. As I prepared for the job, I reminisced of all the things we did growing up. chased the same girls, in high school and university. Dated twins twice, both got cut from the varsity football team because our marks weren’t high enough — I guess it was a wrong choice not to use the tutors that were provided, but we thought we were meant for much better things.

But unfortunately, it was either him or me that had to go, so what choice did I have? Since I already knew his routines and the pattern of his ways, I didn’t have to spend time studying them. I had a key to his house, and I knew his alarm code and how to set up the alarm so I could be in the house and not set it off. Remember this well, it’s only those we trust who can betray you.

I hid behind the shower curtain and seconds after the front door closed, I could still hear him dropping his bag and his footsteps approaching and entering the bathroom. As he grunted when he sat on the toilet, I tore the shower curtain aside and much to my shock and dismay he already had a gun ready and aimed at me.

“I knew they were sending you,” he said. “Don’t bother begging for your life, because you clearly weren’t going to show me the same courtesy.”

He was right of course, but I wasn’t going to go out alone or without a fight. I brought my gun up and we both fired. My last memories of being alive was the pain of the bullet entering me and the sight of him clutching his chest.

I have no idea how much time went by after we got the shots off, but we next saw each other standing in line at the Gates of Hell. My friend looked at me with a smile, “I guess we should have chosen a different life course.”

“Yeah.”

We were grabbed by demons and secured with a chain to a heavy ball before being dragged through the gate. The first thing that happened, at least for me was my life flashed before me of all the choices I made that brought me here, and then a replay of the choices that should have been made that wouldn’t have.

The worst part was having to relive one by one for all eternity the last moments of fear of all my victims. Yup, I should have made a better choice.