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Lucius (ONC 2021)

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Lucius was raised to be great. An omen that coincided with his birth marked him as the one to end a reign of terror over the people of Fure. He was always destined to be a hero.

But heroes aren't born. They're forged. 

On witnessing the brutal murder of a family member, Lucius swears to right the wrong done that day, and prevent the murderers from walking away unharmed as they have done so many times before. And so begins his journey as his destiny contends with his will, for his desire for revenge collides with the hero's path laid out for him.

Lucius wants to avenge his family, no matter the consequences. 

And in a world where the gods seem dead, there is nothing to stop him.

Entry in the Open Novella Contest 2021, prompts 1 and 20.
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