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A brutal war. 
A girl raised as a proud soldier, all too willing to fight and die for her country.
A man whose life has been shattered, remade into one of fear and rage and hate.
A boy who is caught in the web of politics, who experiences horrible things not meant for anyone, much less a child as young as he.

This is a tale of two countries at war, and the lives of the people who reside there, featuring some supernatural powers, heavy religion, and some quite frankly terrible people.

The story and its characters are my creation; any similarity to other works or to current events is not intended. Plagiarism is not acceptable... honestly, have a bit of self-respect. I don't particularly care if you vote for this work or not. My only desire is feedback so that I can become a better writer.

AWARDS
* FGU Awards November: Best Death Scene (1st Place).
* Drill Sergeant Award (Best Dialogue).
* Seraph Awards: Honorable Mention.
* Snowflake Awards: 2nd Place, Fantasy.

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