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"Prison of Mistakes"

"The Fear That Consumes Me"

By Isra SaleemPublished 14 days ago 3 min read
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"Prison of Mistakes"
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I woke up to the sound of my own screams, drenched in sweat and terror. It was a familiar feeling, one that I had grown accustomed to over the past few months. Every night, I was trapped in a never-ending cycle of horror, reliving the same mistakes over and over again.

At first, I thought it was just my subconscious mind playing tricks on me. But as the nights went by, I realized that something was terribly wrong. I was stuck in a prison of my own making, tormented by the ghosts of my past mistakes.

The figure that haunted me was always the same - a twisted, grotesque version of myself, with eyes that burned with malevolence. It would appear to me every night, its presence suffocating, crushing me beneath its weight.

"You'll never be free," it would hiss, its voice like a knife twisting in my mind. "You'll never be able to escape the prison of your own mistakes."

I tried to shake off the feeling of dread, but it lingered, haunting me every waking moment. I knew I had to confront the figure, but I didn't know how.

One night, I decided to face my fears head-on. I stood up to the figure, my heart pounding in my chest.

"Okay," I said, my voice shaking. "I see you. I acknowledge my mistakes."

The figure grinned, its eyes gleaming with malevolence. "Good," it said. "Now, you'll never be able to ignore them again."

And with that, it vanished. The room was silent once again, but I knew I was forever changed. I had confronted the figure, and it had won.

I was trapped in a living nightmare, unable to escape the prison of my own mistakes. The figure's presence was suffocating, crushing me beneath its weight.

I knew I had to find a way to break free, to escape the cycle of horror that haunted me every night. But how?

As I lay in bed, I realized that the only way to escape was to confront my mistakes head-on. I had to face the ghosts of my past, and make amends for the wrongs I had committed.

It was a daunting task, but I knew it was the only way to break free from the prison of my own mistakes. I took a deep breath, and began the long journey of self-reflection and redemption.

It wasn't easy, but slowly, I started to make progress. I confronted my mistakes, one by one, and made amends for the harm I had caused.

And as I did, the figure's presence began to fade. The nightmares became less frequent, and I started to feel a sense of peace that I had not known in months.

I was finally free, released from the prison of my own mistakes. I had confronted my fears, and emerged victorious.

But the memory of the figure's twisted face still haunted me, a reminder of the horrors that I had faced, and the mistakes that I had made. I knew that I would never forget the lessons I had learned, and that I would always be mindful of the prison of mistakes that I had so narrowly escaped.

I was determined to never again fall into the trap of my own mistakes. I would live my life with intention and purpose, always mindful of the consequences of my actions.

And as I looked in the mirror, I saw a new person staring the back at me - one who was wiser, the stronger, and more resilient than ever before. I had faced my fears, and the emerged victorious.

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Isra Saleem

Versatile writer skilled in both tale & stories. Captivate readers with engaging content & immersive narratives. Passionate about informing, inspiring, & entertaining through words.

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