[ WP ] Your doorbell rings ; on answering a small man in a dark suit hands you an envelope and says `` Thank you for participating in the Grand Experiment , '' tips his hat , and walks off .

`` Have you made breakfast for the kids yet?'' I called out to my wife, Elaine. `` Elaine, are you here?'' No answer. The house is silent. Maybe she is in the shower. I went upstairs and found an empty bathroom. After investigating the house further I realize that no one is here. `` Where is everyone?'' I muttered to myself. I stood in the living room staring at the television. Maybe she took the kids to the park. As I pulled my phone out to call her I heard the doorbell ring. When I opened the door there is a man standing in front of me. He has a dark suite and sunglasses on and held an envelope in his hand. He stared at me for a moment. `` Good morning, Mr. Mitchell. I have a delivery for you for your participation in our experiment.'' He handed me the envelope, tipped his hat, and began to walk off. I was almost at a loss for words. `` What experiment are you talking about? Who are you?''. He stops at the end of the side walk and turns around, almost robotically. `` The Grand Experiment, Mr. Mitchell. And me? Well, I am the delivery man. Good day, sir.'' 
 
 I sat in my kitchen staring at the envelope for what seemed like an eternity. It was n't until about an hour had passed that I realize I still have n't found, let alone, spoken with my wife or children. I fumbled to get my phone out of my pocket and scrolled through to find my wife's phone number only to find that there are no contacts saved. Opening up my text messaging app I find emptiness. What is wrong with my phone, I thought. Elaine always told me I should memorize phone numbers. And I always replied with `` Why? These phone numbers are saved on my phone and live in the cloud.'' Now, I am regretting not listening to her. I finally decided that she would be home soon and I could tell her about the strange man at the door. At this thought I go back to the table where the envelope lies. After staring at it for a moment I decided to wait on my wife. 
 
 It's so cold in the bedroom. `` Have you had any trouble with the heater lately?'' I asked my wife expecting a response. Silence. I have slept an entire night and she still is n't home. Now I am starting to get worried. Could this have something to do with my strange encounter yesterday? At this moment I jumped out of bed and rushed back to my dining room table. The envelope still lies there. I picked it up and gently opened it. There is a single card inside resembling a playing card. It's firm, heavy for it's size, and is black with gold lettering. It only has one word. `` Admittance'' At the sight of this I get an enormous headache that is brought on instantly. Suddenly I am in my bedroom. Or at least I think I am. `` John, are you done using the shower? I need help getting the kids ready for school.'' I hear Elaine say. But I could n't respond. I tried to talk but nothing came out. Suddenly I start to speak. But it's not me speaking. It's like I am watching myself talk. `` Yeah, honey I just finished. I'm going to start their breakfast right now.'' Before going downstairs I grab Elaine around the waist from behind and it startles her. I give her a kiss and tell her I love her. She smiles and says `` I love you too. Are you ready for today? It's the big day we have all been waiting for.'' Suddenly my hands are becoming clammy. `` I'm as ready as I'll ever be.'' Everything in the room begins to shift violently. Static appears and the room begins to rip apart. While I stare at Elaine trying to scream she simply goes on like nothing is happening. Then blackness. The only thing I can hear is my own breathing. 
 
 When I woke up I was on the dining room floor and it was light outside. I slowly began to rise when I noticed I was incredibly dizzy. What day is it? I managed to bring myself back to my chair. That is when I saw the card. Sitting atop the envelope it was enclosed in. What is happening to me? I decided to take a trip to the local hospital to ensure I was n't having a stroke or losing my mind. When I arrive at the hospital there is a single lady working at the front desk. `` Good afternoon, Mr. Mitchell. How may I assist you today?'' I looked at her dumbfounded. `` How do you know my name?''. `` Mr. Mitchell, we have been expecting you. There are certain side effects that you will be experiencing due to the Experiment. Please have a seat and we will assist you.'' My body began to shake as I felt myself becoming angry. `` Who are you and what is this experiment you are talking about? I have n't participated in any experiment! I just want to know what the fuck is going on and where my family is!''. She looked at me intensely and said `` Mr. Mitchell, you do not have a family. Now if you will please have a seat and..'' I pulled out my wallet and fumbled with it to show her photos of my wife and children. All the photos that were taken were my photos. But they had changed. None of the photos had my wife or children in them. Only me with my friends. I take a seat and begin to shake. This time it is not because I am angry. I am terrified. Have I gone mad? Am I even awake right now? I pull the card out and stare at it for a moment. I begin to fade out of consciousness. The darkness is enveloping me and all I can think is `` Where is my family?''. 
 
 I am fading in and out of consciousness. I see bright lights and several doctors standing over me. I try to move but I feel paralyzed. I can hear the lady from the front desk. `` He is beginning to remember. We must start over.'' 
 
 Was n't sure if I wanted to try this one out. Not entirely sure if I like it myself. Let me know what you think!
