I swung wildly at the doll. As the ax made contact with the doll, it fell limp on the ground. A black mist came out of the doll and surrounded me, it felt like it was seeping into my skin. I felt tainted, unclean. Suddenly everything started flashing white several times. I felt dizzy and could not keep my balance.

Then I jerked awake. I was in the basement, ax in my hand. Bookcases and tables untouched. I stood up, I felt good. The icy cold grip of the ax was comforting, the darkness of the murky basement made me feel at home. Honestly, I felt absolutely blissful. But I knew what I wanted to do, and started laughing wildly. I slowly walked up the staircase, with the ax behind my back.

As I walked up, the thoughts filled my head. My family, my friends. They would all have their turns.

I gently yanked the door open, to see Jessica sitting there next to the fire. I held the ax firmly behind my back, I was grinning widely and breathing heavily. I started to approach Jessica.

"Jessica, I want you to play a game with me, the game is simple."