At Death's door

"Never knock on Death's door: ring the bell and run away! Death really hates that!" - Matt Frewer

Your character heard the advice and has rung and ran. Or maybe they missed it and has rung and is waiting. Or write from Death's point of view.

What happens next?

For several more possible Death's Door's check out

Death's Doors slideshow or
Death's Doors (page full) (click on an image to enlarge)