Ascendancy
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Last published Thu, Jan 11, 2024
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Many years into the future after World War III had ended, humans have become accustomed to the idea of peace through allegiance and unswerving loyalty to their world leaders. Kiara Lee; a cafe owner with a humble background and proper upbringing had the perfect life she could ever wish for. What happens when one night, she stumbles upon a strange man carrying a little girl hiding in the dark alley of her apartment?
Sneak peek;
"Please help her." the strange man pleaded.
"Is she sick?" Kiara asked concern. She was about to offer them her helping hand when the man had suddenly collapsed with the sleeping child in his arms.
"Who are you?" she whispered as she stared bewildered at the two strangers before her.
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