The door to the roof of the twenty story office opens up. Blinded by the sunlight Keith steps out onto the roof making his way to the edge and looks over to the ground. Even though it was his choice to climb the stairs to the roof the fear of heights still coursed through Keith’s body. Suddenly Keith hears a familiar voice behind him. 

Keith’s Illusion: So are we jumping today? Or are you just teasing me? 

Keith:…

Keith’s Illusion: I know you didn’t climb your scary ass up here just to look down below. You are afraid of heights. Look at you breaking into a cold sweat and shaking. 

Keith:…

Keith’s Illusion: You shouldn’t have to think hard about this. You’ve been contemplating this for weeks, and now the opportunity is upon us. Just climb your sad existence ass up on that ledge and swanton bomb your ass off the roof. 

Keith: Do you realize that means no more of you? 

The illusion stares at Keith for three seconds before busting out in laughter. Falling to the floor trying to catch his breath for laughing so hard. In a seated position Illusion begins to speak. 

Keith’s Illusion: I’m only here to torture you until you end it.

Keith: I’m not going to end it. I’m going to live a long life. 

Keith’s Illusion: Why?

Keith: What the fuck you mean why? *Keith turns around to look at Illusion”

Keith’s Illusion: *Stands Up* First of all you lonely as fuck. The only consistent thought you have everyday is how you end up alone for the rest of your life, and how much you hate yourself. Second of all you have nothing going for yourself. You are a thirty-two year old man with no car, or influence. Third of all you are such a lame.Your own family doesn’t acknowledge your existence. You do better just splattering yourself on the concrete below.

Keith turns back around and jumps over the ledge. As he falls he feels the wind blowing in his face as he gets closer to the ground. Right before he hits the ground Keith wakes up in a huff. The realization that it was just a dream puts Keith in a frustrated mood. Keith slammed his face into a pillow and screamed.

 Keith: Fuck! It was just a damn dream.

Keith’s Illusion: *In the dark of night* You sound like you wanted it to be real. We can make it happen . 

Keith: *Rolls over in his bed*…

Keith’s Illusion: Ignore me all you want, but we both know you are done with your life.

Keith: *In frustration* Ayo shut the fuck up!

Keith turns around and notices Illusion wasn’t standing in his room anymore. He screams out loud before attempting to drift back off to sleep.