Radical Rebel
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A young British soldier fighting in the American Revolutionary War. As the war drags on and on, he gets sick and tired of fighting in a costly and brutal war. The war drags on much longer in this world and eventually radical beliefs are more accepted in America. This leads to Socialism, Communism and Chaos.
Just so you know, I am no historian, I just thought it would be fun to write a story about this so please don't take anything here too seriously!
Also, the story may have sensitive content like loss, gore and suicide. You have been warned!
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