[ WP ] You are given a deal by a higher power that grants you eternal life . The catch ? You have to kill one person every year . If you fail do do so , even a minute too late , you will die .

*It was around that time of the year again. I'd have to take someones life so I could keep mine. It was a necessary evil with the deal I made. I refuse to kill any women or children, I may have eternal life, but I'm still human. I sometime's wonder if I could kill someone, then have some Doctor at the local hospital bring'em back to life, would I still have my eternal life? Probably not. I have three hours to hold up my end of the deal. Just three hours. * 
 
 Eric was 112 years old, but did n't look a day over 24. That's when he made the deal; a deal that would change his life, forever. I use forever in the literal sense of the words. As long as he kills one person every year, he'll have eternal life. 
 
 *Dammit, I thought I got all the blood off these shoes. My favorite pair of boots. Now they have some character with a single blood drop on the toe. Might as well leave and get it over with. Maybe find some homeless guy, put him out of his misery? Nah. I usually aim for those criminal types. I listen to the police scanner and hope I can get there before the cops. * 
 
 Just then, Dispatch came over the radio, and with a crackled voice announced that there had been a robbery a few blocks over. The description was of a black male, jean shorts and a Phillies jersey with no name on the back. Eric grinned. He knew someone who fit that description. It was his next door neighbor. Eric never really like this guy. Played loud music, always had parties and from time to time would park in Eric's parking spot in the street. 
 
 Eric made his way out his back door, jumped the fence separating the two properties and made his way up the concrete steps that led to Tim's back door. The locking mechanism stopping him from entering the property was a poor excuse for protection. A little jiggle of the handle and the door became ajar. Eric was in. He pulled out a loaded Smith and Wesson.45 just in case Tim was already there. He was n't. Not yet. 
 
 *Tim... oh poor Tim. This may be the first time I'll actually thoroughly enjoy this. Maybe I'm making this a little too personal. * 
 
 Eric picked up a picture of Tim. 
 
 *You scumbag. Probably had to rob some poor guy, a guy whose worked his entire life to build what little he had so you could continue to get high and drunk every night while listening to your poor excuse for music. * 
 
 A key entering the lock was heard in the front. Eric knew it was time. He switched the safety off on his.45 and got himself ready. 
 
 Tim, with his adrenaline rushing busted through the door and quickly locked it behind him. He did n't even notice Eric standing a few feet away. Tim sat down, and began counting the money in the bag until he finally noticed Eric a few seconds later. 
 
 `` What the fuck are you doing in my house?!'' 
 
 `` You scumbag, you just had to go and rob someone...'' 
 
 Eric raised the handgun and without hesitation, a loud bang was heard throughout the house. Tim slumped in his seat. Eric had that smirk on his face again. Enjoying this more than he probably should be. You could tell it had become personal. Not only did he fulfill his end of the bargain from his previous deal, but he also got rid of his annoying neighbor. 
 
 After a minute had passed, Eric made it out the back door and back into his own residence. He felt relaxed. So relaxed that he eventually drifted off. 
 
 Eric was awoken by a voice. 
 
 `` Eric, you did n't hold up your end of the deal.'' 
 
 `` What are you talking about?! I killed the man next door! Go look at the scene for yourself.'' 
 
 `` You did n't kill him. He's in critical, but stable condition at the Hospital. You made it personal. You were so happy with yourself that you forget to check his pulse. You should have never made it personal.'' 
 
 `` But...'' Eric became speechless, unsure of what to think. 
 
 `` It was your mistake. Do n't pass the blame. You had the chance to live an eternal life. Now I'll send you to whatever God you believe in.''
