An Unsettling Bark
As I stood there, a neighbor’s dog began barking, breaking the early morning silence as a warning. It was absolutely fitting. My phone buzzed in my pocket right then. Marie had sent her final message: “Confirmed.” Delivered.’ My heartbeat skipped. The letter was there, ready to begin a new chapter in my life. I felt a peculiar excitement as I realized my plans were finally taking shape.
An Unsettling Bark
Letter Of Surprise
At 12:03 p.m., I envisioned my stepfather ripping open the envelope while my mother craned over his shoulder. I expected her face to blanch as she read each line. I could almost hear the words reverberating in their silence, the gravity of the situation seeping in. Each line served as a reminder of how well I’d prepared for this day—and how much they misjudged my abilities.
Letter Of Surprise
