What You Leave Behind
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How are you supposed to react when the world as you know it comes to an end and you have to fight everyday just to survive?
Nobody knows. Especially not Elijah. The only thing in his head since the world fell is his instinct to keep his sister alive.
Although this world collects its debts. What will one sacrifice in order to survive?
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