Chapter 4

The fire spread like wildfire.

In less than three minutes, the thick smoke made it impossible for me to breathe, and the whole equipment room felt like a giant oven.

I didn't cry for help, and I didn't pound on the door.

Clutching the basketball, I huddled in the corner furthest from the door.

My mind started to go fuzzy.

Finally, I could end it this time.

I didn't need to jump off a building, or to turn on the gas, or to need someone to drag me back. I could just fade away quietly, without bothering anyone.

Once I…