The Edge

Gonzo

Bradley wobbled back and forth barely avoiding falling into the pool. Was this a dream or was he losing his mind, this certainly was not reality. The wind blew through the trees, causing the leaves and branches to rattle util he couldn't even hear his own thoughts. It wasn't raining however in the distance lightning appeared, lighting up the dark night sky full of clouds. He looked around the yard of an unfamiliar home. The colors seemed so vivid yet his eyes were unable to focus and everything seemed to merge together. In the corner of his eye he saw a large figure dart between the trees and he spun around to get a better look. It was then that he heard splashing of water and turned to the pool to see the large figure floating with his head submerged. This was no human, yet it was also no creature Brad had ever seen before, perhaps a troll with a resemblance to Buddha. The creature lifted it's head and spoke. "Welcome to the beginning and welcome to the end," he said with a jolly tone. Brad stood in disbelief at this scene. He couldn't think of anything to say, let alone think at all. He began to feel nauseous and felt as if he had been drugged with something awful. "Call me Ligggy and I will be your guide through this terrible world," said the creature as he got out of the pool. The pool now seemed to descend hundreds of feet as Brad looked in. "Where am I?' said Brad with anxious tone. "This is a land where few ever dare to venture. You may leave eventually, but who knows if you will actually want to leave. Although frightening at first, this is certainly one of the few places a man can receive enlightenment in this awful world. This is a place where you can escape for sometime and leave all the troubles behind. The place where no one would want you to go because many fear the unknown, but if you trust me I can show you the light. I can show you why you must endure life and wake up every morning even though you hate it and think of giving up. Will you trust me?" The yard began to spin as thunder sounded. A mass of bats shrieked and descended upon Brad. This was no dreamworld. This was hell. Brad began to run from these fowl creatures. He fell into the pol and began to sink and sink. No matter how hard he fought he couldn't get to the surface. He began to feel his lungs burning longing for air. He saw Liggy reach out his hand, but couldn't reach. He finally gasped and felt his lungs fill with water. He suddenly felt dry and opened his eyes. He was poolside once again however this time he was clearly in reality.

Author's Note

Not a full story much to be added