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"He rose again from his shadow to contemplate the decision before him. The sun was descending into the west and he felt it exploding him from behind. A few feet from where his eyes rested upon his young face stood two signs. One sign pointed down a road where a car awaited to take him into the womb of certainty, should he choose that path. The other sign pointed towards a narrow trail that disappeared into a lush forest. He looked at the sign pointing at the car. Upon it, in big, black gleaming letters was the word CERTAINTY-10 MILES. Underneath this word written a bit smaller, it read ACCEPTANCE AND SECURITY. He stared at the sign for a moment before shifting his gaze to the other. This sign was older looking and the words were a bit faded-it read: UNCERTAINTY-MILES UNKNOWN. Underneath, like the other sign, were two words: RISK AND FREEDOM. The boy became confused and distraught once again as his eyes began to swell with water. Most of his life he had been told that this day would come. They had all said for him to prepare himself and he now knew that this would be the biggest decision he would ever make. A resolution that would decide his life course. Those close assured him it would ultimately be his decision, but at the same time he felt the urge to get into the car, which would lead him to certainty. They had all been where he was now and they would convince him that getting in the car would be the safest way to live his life."-CRegg Rondell

...to be continued.