The Standing
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  • Reads 15
  • Votes 2
  • Parts 8
  • Time 43m
Ongoing, First published Aug 08, 2021
In a world on the brink of chaos immense, the power of a single mistake unravels an entire nation. Two formidable powers clash in a struggle for dominance the very foundation of the divided world trembles; Lives are shattered and long-held secrets are exposed, revealing the fragile threads that hold this society together and the consequence of a single choice.
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"What is our oath?" His dark eyes pierced me with malice. I had to stand my ground. It was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. His gaze lingered on me. Finally, I sighed and averted my gaze. In front of him, my confidence dwindled; no matter how hard I challenged him, he always won because he was the king. I'm nothing but a pawn in his game.
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"Fate is continuing to call. Something deep within me is reaching out towards me, and I don't know if I'll be able to control it. They tell me that it's "destiny" to give in, that it's in my blood... I have a destiny to fulfill. that I will rule one day. But I don't think differently. This thing is dark and it's clawing out to be free."
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