Excerpt: Carnation

From chapter one;

"The clear waters by the lake were altered by a fall of a cherry blossom, as it made a little ripple. The ripple then became bigger, until it reached a floating leaf. Then it died away. Leaves of autumn fell from the tall trees above, dancing in the wind. I feel strange. It was just a year ago since I met them. Reminiscing was so overwhelming, so strange; it seemed as if it never happened. But it did. And suddenly, it was June 23rd of last year once again."

From chapter two;

"I feel an odd sense of accomplishment, and fear myself. How did I survive those bullets? Perhaps they did not penetrate my heart? Am I in a dazed, confused dream? Another dimension?
What just happened?
I ran home, taking off my blood stained uniform, and threw it into the laundry basket. Unbelievable.
I am still alive.
I clenched my fists, making sure it was true. Then strangely, I pretended nothing happened, and proceeded on cooking my dinner.
Then while I ate the half-burnt macaroni and cheese, the strangest thought came into my mind. No, it wasn’t just strange. It was bizarre. Not even a five year old would believe this, but I did.
...Am I immortal?
No, that can not be true. I covered my head, and sighed. Even if I tell Linda and Larry this, they won’t believe me. In reality, I don’t think anyone would.
…I thought that I was going crazy.
‘Perhaps some sleep would ease this. I thought. Perhaps this is just a dream, and perhaps it’s just one of those ones that I can’t get out of, a dream that is too long and haunting; but at the same time, terrifyingly real.’ "