The Consequences of Pride

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I wrote this for a contest. The prompt was "Dystopian Society: A World Gone Bad." I enjoyed writing it, but.........I didn't win. STILL BITTER! But I really like this one. Enjoy!All Rights Reserved

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The Consequences of Pride
Thu, Jun 28, 2012

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The Consequences of Pride
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