The Afterlife 5

After having near-death experiences, many people have spoken of being beckoned into a flood of warm, bright light, only to be surrounded by their departed loved ones. Others have said there is nothing but blackness and silence and peace. Those are recounted tales of fleeting instances, mere seconds of something going on in one's subconscious during those few moments of temporary "death". But what happens to someone once they really stay dead? It's a very sobering question that everyone ponders at some point in their life; it's only natural to wonder where we go from here.

No one *really* knows what the afterlife is like, it's all just speculation. After all, no one has died to tell the tale. For this contest, we want you to show us what *you* think the afterlife is. Is it somewhere peaceful and serene? Is it a place where your every wish comes true? In the afterlife, are we surrounded by family and friends, or are we alone? Do we become one with the stars, or do we remain behind as ghosts, destined to walk the earth, watching other lives, forever? There are so many wonderful possibilities for this contest!

Please, DO NOT post WIPs in your comments. Post them in the forums after the contest has ended.

Have fun, be creative!, keep it clean, follow the Arena Rules please, and be careful to avoid using cliches. You will have 48 hours to submit so make your entry count! As always, quality is a must. We'll remove poor images no matter how much we like you.

(Special thanks goes out to DonFantasy for the amazing themepost!)