Wild Embers
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Last published Thu, Sep 24, 2020
William Holmes is a surveyor-hired under the table to scout plague areas and remove any undesirables, often uncovering hefty bounties while he is at it. To his contractors, William is simply a byproduct of the plague and his "talents" are best not considered. Despite being their best chance at recovering tainted land or valuable treasures, most don't want to share a drink with him after he's completed his contract. The plague is just as present on him as it is in the corrupted world.
But, William knows this. And he is content being alone.
A contract leads him into a settlement of crazed fanatics, a cult ring, and a peculiar girl who might just be more corrupt than him. Though he prefers a quick and clean contract, this one might lead him to the riches that can get him out of this cursed lifestyle.
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