Have you ever wondered what it would be like to know the exact date you would lose your memory? To know that your entire life's memories would be gone in a flash?
Everyone where I live knows their date. Mine came two days from now. But I knew something most people didn't know: I would not only lose my memories. I would lose my mind. I would lose everything. I would be mentally insane.
Most people didn't know this. We all just knew that we would lose everything we care about at a certain age. For a huge fee, the town council would tell you your date. Most people couldn't afford it. My parents, however, could afford it for the three of us. I was scared the day we walked in that small white office. The woman at the desk was a typical office worker: hair in a bun, a tailored suit, glasses. She didn't look us in the eye the entire time.
I was only 13 years old. My parents needed to know this date so they could plan for my future in case their date was soon. My dad held my hand tightly and my mom smiled nervously at me. I bit my lip as I waited for the woman to speak.
Everyone where I live knows their date. Mine came two days from now. But I knew something most people didn't know: I would not only lose my memories. I would lose my mind. I would lose everything. I would be mentally insane.
Most people didn't know this. We all just knew that we would lose everything we care about at a certain age. For a huge fee, the town council would tell you your date. Most people couldn't afford it. My parents, however, could afford it for the three of us. I was scared the day we walked in that small white office. The woman at the desk was a typical office worker: hair in a bun, a tailored suit, glasses. She didn't look us in the eye the entire time.
I was only 13 years old. My parents needed to know this date so they could plan for my future in case their date was soon. My dad held my hand tightly and my mom smiled nervously at me. I bit my lip as I waited for the woman to speak.
