This Treacherous World

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Boom! I wake to the sound of bombs going off above me, the room shakes and rocks fall from the roof. Children shelter their younger siblings, all alone, no adults, no protection. These children have grown up too fast and taken on far too many responsibilities. I come to my senses and remember my responsibilities and frantically search for Max. He's nowhere to be found. I call his name, crying. I've lost him. I've failed my promises.