Chapter 1 - Prologue

"Love is patient and kind, it is never jealous, love is never boastful or conceited, it is never rude or selfish, it does not take offense, nor is it resentful. Love takes no pleasure in others’ sins but delights in the truth; it is always ready to excuse, to trust, to hope and to endure whatever comes." ~ I Corinthians 13:4

It was a late Novembers night when I lay there reading the handwritten passage on the back page of my great grandfathers journal. A tattered memoir with a broken spine, filled with quotes and scriptures he held close. The moon light illuminating the earth, making shadows dance behind the headstones; my great grandfathers just one out of the hundreds. 

I lay there silently, my head resting close to the cold engraved rock. I would read aloud quotes that spoke out to me. Though I was alone, I knew he was always there. 

I came here often while I was still alive, to visit with our dear departed I guess. There was something about a cemetery that could just ease my mind and make all the problems fade to nothing. Maybe it was just that I could still be with him again. I could always feel his presence there when I came to read with him on those long and lonely nights. 

My name is Alec Asten, and today was the day I died. 

Reviews

[Caradoc]

Very nice quote to open with and an interesting prologue. It certainly draws the reader in, making them want to know more. My only complaint is that it is short, although I think I read that you don't like to write books due to chapter length. I think, just this once, it is excusable.

The last line is powerful and is the real hook for this story. It reminds me of the trailer for the movie Crank, although I have seen beginnings such as this in various places. I like them as it places a pall of doom over the speaker and every chapter, or scene, we wonder; Is it time for him to die yet?

Well done.

[DreyaArt]

O.O i hate it when writers leave it like this...then i know i have to go to the next chapter even though i have things to do today :s

[Calypso]

I like this.

[Winters_Lost_Walk]

Love the quote you opened with!! =]]

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the famous and true quote. A very good introduction to this story. You have my attention. I hope to be able to read more.
Coyote