Ten. I jumped the railing and prayed to God I would make it. Nine. I knew she couldn't take another blow. Eight. I was just beaten senseless. It'll take a miracle to pull this off. Seven. He's charging at her. No backing out now. Six. You're getting close. Prepare yourself. Five. I plant my feet between them and stretch my hand out behind me.
Four. I place my other hand over her eyes.
My chest hurts.
Three. I feel the white-hot light sear at my skin.
Agony.
Two. I lean in to her ear.
I have to tell her.
One. I can't.
I'm sorry.
Zero.
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The Story
FantasySuper natural beings are everywhere in the universe of The Story. They simply know how to keep hidden. How, might you ask? While this case may not be true for all, many of them reside in places hidden from mortals, specifically The Town with No Name...