Stained Red Chapter 8

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Carter stared up at the ceiling as he replayed his horrible trauma in his head repeatedly. Then a knock on the door pulled him back to reality. "Hello?" he asked, but didn't receive an answer. A few moments passed without any new development. 'God I am losing my mind' Carter thought to himself as he began to relax again.

Just as Carter's head hit the pillow the door to his room swung open and a man in uniform walked up to Carter holding a box. "John Carter?" this strange man asked. Carter nodded his head reluctantly. "I am Officer Kent and I found this box outside of your room" he placed the box on the table by Carter's bed. "Would you like me to open it?" he asked while revealing a box cutter.

"Uh...sure" Carter said as he stared desperately at the sharp edge of the blade. With one swift movement the cop opened to box and pulled out a smaller package wrapped like a present. "Who is it from?" Carter asked with a confused expression.

The cop looked at the box and found no label indicating who had sent the mysterious package. "I don't know" Officer Kent passed Carter the smaller package.

Carter looked at what seemed to be a gift. The wrapping was stripped green and yellow and was tied with a bright blue ribbon.

Carter held up the box and pulled the ribbon "Can you cut it?" he asked as he waited for the cop to slice the ribbon. Carter placed the box on his legs as he pressed the control to bring the bed up to a sitting position.

He pulled the wrapping of quickly to reveal a bright red box with a small message written on the lid.

This is a gift from me to you. To let you know what life holds true

Carter opened the lid to reveal a knife. He just sat there staring down recognizing the knife. He didn't touch it, but he could see the blood remaining on it. Carter's breath caught in his throat as he read the bottom of the lid.

When you may feel safe in bed. Those sheets will soon be stained red.

Carter dropped the top of the Box as his face became ghostly pale. Officer Kent leaned over to see what was in the box. He snatched it up and investigating the contents he pulled out a plastic bag and placed the knife and the box inside if it. "I will be back Mr. Carter" as with that he left the room leaving Carter alone with his morbid thoughts.

Note- I know it is shorter and I am sorry for that but I did all that I could for today. So I hope that you enjoyed it and have a great day.