The Countdown
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  • Reads 73
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  • Parts 8
  • Time 49m
Ongoing, First published Sep 30, 2012
'Greetings to you too, fellow reader. You are about to experience something like none other. You have been chosen, with 149 others, to compete in this glorious competition. And as the first, you will receive great prizes. Well then, you must be at least curious to wonder about such a great competition. The contract is inside and ready for you. Well then, good luck!'

You received a letter three days ago. You cautiously open it.

If you had to participate in this seemingly harmless contest, or risk your family's death. What would you do? I know I made a choice, what about you?
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