{"id":253939,"date":"2026-07-13T03:09:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T00:09:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1kitap1.com\/en\/before-it-kills-me-daniel-alexander\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T03:09:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T00:09:54","slug":"before-it-kills-me-daniel-alexander","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1kitap1.com\/en\/before-it-kills-me-daniel-alexander\/","title":{"rendered":"Before It Kills Me &#8211; Daniel Alexander"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure style=\"text-align:center;margin:0 auto 1.5em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/1kitap1.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/fc7c7be0e5fbcb94.jpg\" alt=\" - Unknown book cover\" style=\"max-width:300px;width:100%;height:auto;box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.25);border-radius:4px;\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>A small, uneasy knot formed in his stomach as he noticed the lack of underlined names\u2014a subtle detail that made his position feel as unsteady as ever. Jimmy\u2019s eyes locked onto Mason\u2019s, his expression unreadable. He gave a slight nod, motioning for Mason to follow. Mason returned the nod, jaw tight as he mentally braced himself, following Jimmy downstairs toward the staging area. At the staging area, Jimmy stopped, turned, and crossed his arms as he leaned against the wall.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need to go over a few things,\u201d he said, his voice low, carrying an edge that hinted at the unfamiliarity of what he was about to say. Mason crossed his arms, his posture unyielding, ready for whatever Jimmy had in store. Jimmy took a breath, his gaze flickering to the floor, his voice almost gentle as he spoke.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLook, I know you\u2019re hurting, Mase. I don\u2019t want you to overdo it out there. Last time, you and I\u2026 we tore the place down.\u201d \u201cDamn right we did,\u201d Mason cut in, his voice rough. \u201cThat was before you started undermining me at every chance. I\u2019ve given more than I can count for this place, Jim.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He paused, holding Jimmy\u2019s stare, the weight of every grudge and slight boiling to the surface. Jimmy winced but lifted a hand, as if to defuse the tension. \u201cListen,\u201d he said quietly, his voice tight. \u201cDad and I talked last night. He said it was time to squash all this, and\u2026<\/p>\n<p>he was right. I\u2019ve taken too much of my stuff with him out on you, and it\u2019s gone on for way too long.\u201d His eyes finally met Mason\u2019s, and for the first time, Mason saw regret there. \u201cI know I haven\u2019t been fair. I\u2026 haven\u2019t treated you right, brother.<\/p>\n<p>So here it is\u2014I\u2019m sorry.\u201d Mason\u2019s mind flashed through years of animosity, every wrong he\u2019d endured. He never thought he\u2019d hear Jimmy say those words. Yet here they were, spoken with an honesty that caught him off guard. A lump rose in his throat, the bitterness dissolving into something warmer, something almost forgiving. Jimmy hesitated, a tentative smile breaking through. \u201cSave some of that for tomorrow night, alright? You versus Clint&#8230; you\u2019ll need it.\u201d Mason\u2019s chest tightened, words sticking in his throat.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>No part of this book may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. For permission requests or inquiries, contact the publisher at: Email: karmacreationspublishingllc@gmail.com Website: https:\/\/dalexanderkarmacreations.wordpress.com\/ First Edition: December 2024 Cover Design: Karma Creations Publishing LLC (Daniel Alexander) Printed in the United States of America 1kitap1.com\/en This is a work of fiction.<\/p>\n<p>Names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author\u2019s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or to actual events, businesses, companies, or entities is purely coincidental. The author and publisher have no affiliation with, sponsorship by, or endorsement from any of the brands, organizations, or entities mentioned within this book.<\/p>\n<p>All references to such entities are included solely for the purpose of storytelling and do not imply any connection or relationship. The publisher and author make no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained in this work of fiction. 1kitap1.com\/en CONTENTS Title Page Copyright Prologue Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Epilogue You Are Not Alone Thank You About The Author 1kitap1.com\/en PROLOGUE Wrestling is a spectacle\u2014a blend of theater and athleticism where bodies collide and stories unfold in every roar, every fall, every drop of sweat.<\/p>\n<p>Most people know the legends: Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker, Stone Cold Steve Austin. Their names are immortal, etched into sold-out arenas and unforgettable moments. But beneath the polished surface of mainstream wrestling lies a grittier, unglamorous realm. It\u2019s not televised or celebrated. It exists in musty armories, cramped school gyms, and forgotten bingo halls across America.<\/p>\n<p>In the South, this world has endured for decades\u2014sustained by passion, resilience, and an unshakable belief in the craft. This is indie wrestling, where paychecks are slim, the lights dim, and the risks immeasurable. For these wrestlers, there are no million-dollar contracts or sponsorship deals.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><em>This is a short excerpt from the opening of &ldquo;&rdquo; by Unknown, quoted for review and introduction purposes. 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