There are no more barriers to cross. All I have in common with the uncontrollable and the insane, the vicious and the evil, all the mayhem I have caused and my utter indifference toward it I have now surpassed. My pain is constant and sharp and I do not hope for a better world for anyone, in fact I want my pain to be inflicted on others. I want no one to escape, but even after admitting this there is no catharsis, my punishment continues to elude me and I gain no deeper knowledge of myself; no new knowledge can be extracted from my telling. This confession has meant nothing.
brightestpixel has been retired. but don't worry, the old journal will forward you to my new name.
afterglow
1. The atmospheric glow that remains for a short time after sunset. 2. The light emitted after removal of a source of energy, especially: a. The glow of an incandescent metal as it cools. b. The emission of light from a phosphor after removal of excitation. 3. The comfortable feeling following a pleasant experience. 4. A lingering impression of past glory or success.