ZIRA The first thing I remembered was the coldness of the river right when I hit it. Then, in an instant, I was sucked into oblivion. I wasn't sure if my eyes were open or closed. I couldn't see anything. Just lying...in darkness, or maybe I was floating. I couldn't tell. Where am I? Was I in heaven? Hell? I never thought I would be invited because of the whole abortion failure. Would the Goddess take it out on me? I couldn't tell if I was moving. I couldn't see myself. Is heaven just a black abyss? That would be disappointing. In the back of what I thought was my mind, I heard something. Was it water? I think it was water. I felt cold. I never felt this cold before. I was beginning to feel numb. Was I dead? I must be dead. Wait, if I'm dead then… Oh please, please, Goddess, keep m

