[ WP ] At the age of 18 , everyone picks an unlikely life event . They will be reborn at 18 every time they die until that event happens . After that , death is permanent .

As I was sitting in a park, watching those that were passing me by with little care in the world, I overheard some of the younger folk talking about their choice for ‘ The Loop ’. One was bragging about finding a loophole that would ensure immortality and another was berating him about the stupidity of that idea. And rightly so. After living my life as many times as I have, I find little comfort in coming back again. Worse even since I never intended to live for as long as I did. 
 
 
 As they walked far enough away that I could n't hear them anymore, I began to reminisce. I thought back to my selection day. How my first love had been with me and how we had been so happy together. At least, for the first three lives. Apparently, there was a form of syncing that happened. Everyone would live a full life, and then everyone from that group would restart together on their 18th birthday. There have been papers published on the concept and how it worked, but at this point it no longer mattered to me. My first love had apparently fallen for someone else late into our third life and wanted to reconnect with them. It had hurt at first, but I moved on. However, it seemed to be what she wanted as she had sought me out every life since giving me the same lines. Apparently I was the only one left who had n't met their ‘ final loop ’. As all the people I knew had started to repeat themselves, their actions became repetitive to me as I went through the motions with each reincarnation. 
 
 
 Yet, here I am. All alone in the park, unable to meet my end. How I long for that end, yet I know it will never come due to my stupidity. It had seemed like a good idea at the time. I had always been considered mature for my age and my decision reflected that. I did n't go for the option that had a low statistical chance of happening, nor one that would ensure my happiness if it had happened. After being through my life so many times, I had experienced everything I had wanted and many things I never wish on anyone. I played sports professionally, fallen in love multiple times, raised many families with different situations ranging from children I had been so proud of to those who were lost early in their lives. I had been the leader of corporations that had changed the world and even lead the world to a unified peace. After having as many lives as I did, I knew how to accomplish anything I could ever want without even trying. A set of lives where one could pass on without any regrets. 
 
 
 Regret. As that word passed my thoughts, I started to recall the day that I had used it to lock myself into this endless hell. My peers had chosen many different things. Some wanted money, others fame, others happiness, and some tried to ensure immortality like that one that passed by earlier. I remember telling my first love what I was going to choose just before my time came. “ I want to live without any regrets. Even if it is for just a moment, I want there to be a time where I never regret anything I have done or that I won ’ t be able to do. ” 
 
 
 I was pulled from my thoughts by the laughter of the children running through the park. Those children that were so happy, so naïve, I wish that I could be like that again. Giving a big sigh, I stood up and began to walk home. There was no need to dwell on the past like I had been doing, as it would n't change anything. This was the only problem with my choice and the looping system. I could n't change anything before the loop, so why dwell on what the cause of my problem was? My last regret. 
 
 > This prompt sparked me, but it is late and I wanted to get it out before I went to bed. Sorry if it feels a little rushed, but I would love some feedback!
