Fruit for Thoughts

“ Think carefully about your children and your family.” “Your life is a precious rgift from your parents.” These are some common signs one will encounter as soon as one reaches the outskirts of Aokigahara Forest in Japan – very often referred as suicide forest across the globe.     Location: The forest is located at coordinates 35 O .28’ 12” N, 138 O .37’ 11” E on the northwest flank of Japan’s Mount Fuji. It is spread over 30 KM 2 (12 sq mi) covering the hardened laid down by the last major eruption of Mount Fuji in 864. Little about the forest Historically this forest has been reputed as home of yurei: ghosts of death as per Japanese mythology. This dense forest is spread over volcanic rock, making it a perfect place for those who seeking solitude. The rocks on which the forest is, are porous and absorbs the sound. As the forest is very dense, trackers, hikers and tourist exploring this forest, use plastic tap to track their paths, so they don’t get lost. Designated...

Jack was humming his favorite song while cleaning his lawn, 3 gunshots broke his concentration, leaving him aghast.   Anna doing dishes and gunshots scared her so much that two dishes, which were in her hands hit the floor and rest was history.   Kasey was busy with her online violin classes when gunshots shattered her rhythm.   Scott was identifying stocks to buy, on his laptop when he heard the shots.   All of them rushed out with countless questions on their faces.   Jack, “guys have you heard the gunshots?”   “Yes, I heard three of them and I guess they were fired at Charlie’s place,” said Anna.   Sobbing Kasey, “I am really worried, I hope my bandmate Sally is OK. Please, shall we go and check?”   “Yes, we must go and check, if everything is alright,” said Jack.   All of them rushed to house # 308 C, where Charlie stays with his wife Susana and daughter Sally. They rang the doorbell, knocked at the door called on their ...