Leaving 'Home' (Half-Life 2)
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A short story based on the mission that Joshua Blake, also known as 'Quicky', takes on alongside his fellow resistance fighters to secure valuable supplies from the Outlands. The trio will encounter various obstacles, many of them unexpected. The aim of this story is to provide an insight into the mind of a resistance member, who had lost everything, yet still fights to secure a future for others. This is my first story, and I greatly appreciate anyone reading it. Please don't hesistate to give me feedback!
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