Personal Narrative-The Twilight Zone: The Shelter

Twilight Zone: The Shelter

Frank’s last words were, “Or you can stay in there and we’ll bust our way in.” I still remember the day, when this dreadful, and horrendous event occurred. It was the day when everything changed. The relationship of family was put to test, as well as the bond between friends. It was July 14, 1959, when the whole country was put to the test. I recall the night, when everything was perfect. The beautiful starry night sky which was glowing in the dark night sky, and the graceful sounds of the wind whistling beneath my body. All my neighbours had come over to my house, to celebrate the joyous occasion of my birthday. Halfway through the party, my son came up to us and mentioned that he heard the news anchor say, “Tune

I had quietly, and carefully opened the door just a little, and surprisingly, no one was there. My basement was empty. Marty, Jerry, and Frank all left with their wives and kids. I made my way upstairs and noticed that everyone was making their way out the door. I walked into my living room and turned the radio back to the Conrad channel. Announcements were made that the nuclear bomb was going to hit within half an hour. I realized that we didn’t have enough time. Whatever that needed to be done, had to be completed now. Before we were able to anything, I heard the sounds of cars pulling up into my driveway. It was Marty, Jerry, and Frank, as well as their families. This time they came back prepared. I noticed that they were all carrying food supplies, water, and weapons to break down my shelter door. I quickly gathered all of our supplies and ran downstairs into the

The moment that occurred 15 years ago, is why I am regretting my life to this day. I have no one with me. On that day, I decide that I had to end it all.

“What are you doing Bill, have you lost it?” questioned all of my neighbors.

“I already told all of you once that you have to leave and protect yourself before the bomb drops, but no one listened to me. You still have time to go home and protect yourself.”

“No Bill, it's too late, what’s the point of going back now. The bomb will drop anytime now, and we all don't stand a chance in our basements, so it would be better if we end all of this here and now.”

Frank took out a pistol from his pocket, and pointed it right at his head.

“I am sorry Bill, for being racist, and disrespectful. I am sorry to you too Jamie (Frank’s wife), I couldn’t protect you or the children.”

That’s when it all happened. The beginning of the destruction of our families and friends. Frank couldn’t bare to see his family suffer, so he decided to kill himself. He pressed the trigger and BAM! It was all over. Frank collapsed to the ground with a loud thud, as blood was oozing down his face, and onto the floor. The horror and terror of the death of one of closest friends was horrendous, and hard to believe. That terrifying moment, is still pictured in my head, 15 years