The Heart Darkens
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Written by Soul of Cinder#6519 (myself) on Discord
Edited by Boar#7845 on Discord
War runs in your veins.
In 2020, war is brewing. Forces in the middle east are losing countless to both sides. But they have brought their covert weapon; Pestilence, with their dreadful chemical technology, wishes to wipe out the U.S. Forces in Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, and several other countries, and take the fight back to them.
This cannot happen. Fortunately enough, they have brought their own weapon. T.E.C.H, a branching division from the CIA, has brought something that may just turn the tides.
Join Matthew Cade, as he turns from his past and finds new allies, strength, and enemies. Experience the fight against Pestilence, and finally, the battle within.
This is the second book in the PLU.
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