The Closet Envelope

I ignored a Do Not Open note for five years. I finally opened

it last night. When I moved in, I found a single envelope taped

inside the closet. The handwriting said: Do not open unless you are ready.

I just laughed. Five years passed. Then, during a power outage last night,

I remembered it. I grabbed a flashlight. My name was on the back.

That was impossible. Inside was a list of dates. Every single one matched a tragedy

in my life. The final date was today. It said: You still have

time to choose differently. The power returned. The note was gone.