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Darkness of Death

Darkness of Death

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Ongoing<5 mins

Last published Wed, Dec 3, 2014

Fiction

Fantasy

Tagsadventure death life mysterious supernatural

Death is a peculiar aspect of life. It's always there, waiting. Waiting for the right moment to spread its wings and attack. You're constantly on the look for it, but never expect it. No one does. But what happens when Death has had enough. He's sick of this life he's had and he himself, is ready to die. With Death going into retirement, another has to take his place. The mark was placed on the chosen one. A baby was born and the mark was imprinted into her neck. She knows her death is coming. The date, the year and the time. When the day is done, will she accept her new 'job', or will she neglect those who are dying and leave them to fend for themselves?

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