Wayrest (ENGLISH TRANSLATION)
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Last published Sat, Jan 4, 2025
A middle-aged man wants to escape his current life after the deaths of first his little daughter and then his wife. He takes on a new name and moves to a sleepy village. The only job he can get is mailman but he himself, the village and its inhabitants are riddled with secrets.
Credit to my good friend BlueNeko, without who this story wouldn't have come to fruiton.
Dedicated to our vriend Estefano, who made efforts to spread word of our story without being asked.
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Listening to the main theme of "The Village" while reading this is strongly advised.
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