Author's Note: I am a sucker for happy endings, which is why I was kind of disappointed with the ending even if I wrote it. Originally, I planned two endings: the one in the last chapter that ended with Eddie the misogynist monster, and the second one in this chapter, Eddie returning to somewhat his normal self. I was torn between the two, so I promised myself that by the time I wrote Mara's death, I should already have decided the outcome. I was planning for this to be the final chapter—and even extend it to how he became the feared groom of Mount Massive—but due to time constraints, I cannot extend it and I really don't want to leave it unfinished before my college term starts, because I might forget about it altogether.

Anyway, thank you so much for reading my very first (completed) novel and my very first attempt at fan fiction! :-) So far, I might continue on the novel I was working on before I became hooked with Outlast and Outlast: Whistleblower, but because it's not a fan fiction, I might be uploading it on Booksie or something. Thank you for all the support and the good ratings I've been getting. Even if it's not much compared to others, I'm really happy that it went well for the first time, and the reviews and stats are so overwhelming for me, since I've always been too shy to upload. Thank you!

UPDATE: Eddie's Past is now on Wattpad! Includes minor grammar edits.

Epilogue – Alternate Ending

"We could have been beautiful." He muttered. In one hand, he held her hand, disguised to look like a regular man. In the other, he held the rope with just enough strength that they were at the same level. He had hoped this last sign of his love for her would move her to take the disguise off herself. But the disguise wouldn't come off, and realizing that the girl did not love him at all to show herself, let go of the rope.

The pain on his body hurt just as much as it did when they forced him into the engine, but as he watched her fall to the ground, videoed him, wrote something on a notebook, and then walked away, Eddie could have sworn that the pain was coming from his heart. His breathing was choked, and he knew that he would die soon. For some reason, he didn't care.

He looked around the room where all the girl's disguises hung. At one point, he thought showing the girl all the disguises she used were pointless in hopes that she stopped hiding. Some were attracting flies and dropping maggots, but some were still fresh with dripping blood. At times, she put up a fight before he could slice off her vulgar disguise. Other times, she didn't even try to want him, and out of anger he had tried ending it the worst way possible so she could learn her place. And on the rare occasion, she gave in to his advances, but was too weak to survive the pain all women needed to go through. But he loved her so much, and she kept coming back over and over that he couldn't help but run after her.

He closed his eyes as the pain got worse and as the taste of blood filled his mouth.

"Eddie?" He opened his eyes. He was no longer in the dark room, but in a well-lit bedroom lying on top of a comfy bed. He was no longer wearing the costume he found in the asylum's basement, and was bare-chested, feeling the cool breeze.

A hand slid across his chest as he felt someone snuggling with him. It was the brown-haired girl—she was paler than he remembered, but she wore a white nightgown and practically glowed in the room. She cuddled on top of him. Their eyes locked, and two things happened at the same time. First, Eddie couldn't feel anything anymore. Waking up, he had felt the painful sting on his abdomen, but looking at the girl, the pain seemed to disappear. At the same time, she smiled, and suddenly Eddie's memories of her flooded through his head.

He remembered who she was.

"…Mara…" He whispered. It didn't hurt anymore. She pressed her body closer to his.

"Hello there, beautiful," Eddie grinned. "My name's Eddie—Eddie Gluskin."

Mara laughed. "Mara Gluskin. Although, I think I've met you before somewhere."

Eddie chuckled. He took her in a loving embrace as he kissed her. She smelled like the cherry blossom scent she always used. He was surprised to remember even the smallest details about her.

"We can't stay in bed too long, darling." She said as she kissed him back before she got up and out of bed. "The children are waiting."

"The twins?" He smiled hopefully. "Where are they?"

"Outside." She pointed at the only door in the room. As she pointed to it, the door opened, leading not to the living room he knew, but to a white light that lead to the unknown. Eddie had an idea where it would lead, but he knew that, no matter where he went, he was now happy.

"Forever and ever, my love?" He cooed. She pulled him out of bed.

"We have an eternity, darling." She replied, holding his hand as she guided him to the light.