The Collector's Tale
Copyright© 2024 by sinfantasy
Chapter 15: The End of the Curse
The sun climbed high through the windows as Ethan sat once again in his own living room, holding the accursed dagger once more. Its blade gleamed wickedly in the light as if daring him to make its final plunge and end it all.
He balanced the weapon in his hands, remembering all the lives it had taken throughout the years. He was there as well, wielding that cursed damned thing. It was time for all this madness to end now, though, before he did something worse than before.
With a sad heart but a determined stride, Ethan walked out onto the front porch. Micki and Ryan already waited patiently for him as they’d agreed to earlier.
“Is it over?” Ryan asked gently, his eyes fixed on that dreaded object clutched tightly within one hand now.
“Yes,” Ethan said, handing them back the dagger, “I’m done with it.”
They took it carefully from him and then nodded solemnly in understanding. They did not need any further explanation than that. For both knew well the immense sacrifice he had made willingly here today.
“Thank you,” Micki breathed softly reaching out to squeeze his hand tightly. “We’ll take care of this thing completely, it won’t see the light of another day.”
He smiled thankfully at her suggestion before turning back into the house. No more a hunter or a collector, he was now a husband and father once more. Returning to the warm embracing arms of loved ones. He was prepared to face his end, in the company of his loving family.
Meanwhile, Ryan and Micki were looking at his departing figure. “I haven’t seen anyone keeping their sanity after using the cursed objects. How do you think he did it?” Ryan asked in a sad but curious voice.
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