As if every life on the brink was a video game, every emergency a chance to earn bonus points> very cool line, love the last part as well,really enjoying this series.

I especially love the fifth paragraph. I’m really impressed with how you’ve managed to make Death human in this ficlet, what with sympathizing with Eddie. Nice job.

I’m digging the hell out of Death, and in fact was about to publish a sequel to your first one until I saw your own two sequels. Back to the board of drawing!

LOL , Eckhouse, you can sequel any old time you like.
Thanks for the comments, guys! :)

“I knew just what he meant”
Very personable response!

I love the euphemism and the veteran being for more numb to death than the newbie. The video game line was brilliant as well.