James Sunderland.

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This was the second time. The second time he had received a letter from Silent Hill. He had already been there once, and barely survived, and wasn't about to go back...until he read the letter, that is...

James Sunderland, age 30, had gone to Silent hill 4 years ago, on the request of his wife, Mary-Shepard sunderland. But something was wrong...Mary was dead.

When he'd entered that unforgiving Hell, He'd encountered monsters that haunt his nightmares to this day. Demons who looked like bound humans, walking manniquens, everything in every nightmare he'd ever had was there. But one stood out above all others: the Pyramid Head. The only one no damage could be inflicted upon.

He had gone there to find Mary...but found a lie instead. Mary was dead...and He'd killed her. An incarnation of what he wanted from Mary, named Maria, was created in her stead. James, however, found out the truth. She was

Several other humans were there, but they were all dead...all but one: Laura. She hated James, because she thought he never loved her. At the end however, she understood and forgave him. They spent 2 years living together, after they left Silent Hill. Living as Father and Daughter...

Until that day...

Laura, now 9, was at school, and he had woken himself up to kiss her goodbye. He went outside, wearing his morning robe, and picked up his mail and paper. "100 US troops killed in Iraq. Bush says war to end soon." The paper had the usual message pasted on the cover page. He went inside, and sat down, looking through the mail.

"I don't belive it..." The stunned man said, as he looked through his usual bills and offers. Among the morning mail, was a letter, adressed from "Silent Hill". He quickly ripped it open, and looked at the letter.

Dear Mr. James Sunderland,

You have been to Silent Hill before.

You have experienced pain, sorrow, and fear beyond your wildest dreams.

That comes with the "Ticket", though.

But you are going back.

I know how you care for Mary.

I Can bring her back.

Reach me at 372-0696.

"Anonymous"

P.S: To ensure though to come down here, we have kidnapped your father, Frank.

Might I say that he is a bit of a squealer around the torture devices.

Why, he seems so unhappy that he could just DIE.

1 hour later, he called.

"Ah, James...you've finally called." A smooth voice spoke through the other line. "Listen, you freak, if you so much as lay one more hand on my father I'll..." James spoke with rage. "Tsk, Mr. Sunderland. I would've expected better of you, in such a situation." The man's voice remained calm. "Just...tell me what you want me to do." James said sadly, sounding defeated.

"Return to the rest area on the outskirts of the Silent Hill woods. The same place where your journey began, I belive. A warning, I know what you're thinking, and do not bring any weapons. That part you'll have to figure out on your own."

"and one more thing: You won't be alone on your jouney."

"What does that mean?" James said, but his only reply was a click, followed by dialtone. His first peice of business was to call his cousin, Edgar Barret, to babysit Laura while he was gone. Edgar was the only friend he entrusted of the information of what happened in Silent Hill, and Laura always liked having him over. Over the phone, he explained his dillema, and Edgar, understanding as always, immediatly came over.

He then, went to school, and picked Laura up. When she questioned what was going on, he only replied that he had to go somewhere for a few days.

Afterward, he sped off, heading in the direction of Silent Hill...