I Remember...

• Kevin Gu, Grade 5
• Short Story
• 2016

I remember... I remember,

I remember the day I was born, when the sun was shining and the birds were chirping. I remember everyone looking at me. And the evil spirit.

I remember pain.

It was the time I wouldn`t forget. The shadows were lurking. The evil spirit`s power on me. I felt different. I was cursed.

I remember agony.

Everyone had stared in different expressions. Most were angry. Then I realised what I needed to do.

It... It...

It was... lonely. I left when I was older. I was in trouble. I needed help. When I felt positive, I felt pain. I needed to return to the evil spirit.

I felt anger.

The evil spirit wouldn`t help. Actually, he couldn`t. I felt like I wanted to fight. Then... I smiled. I freed myself from the curse.

I remember joy.

My life was normal. I was free from the curse. The evil spirit turned over a new leaf. The shadows disappeared. And my family had the same feeling when I was born.