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Ember's Guards

Ember's Guards

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WpMetadataNoticeLast published Sun, Dec 26, 2021
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Romance
From birth she was different. Was it the red hair, the almost golden brown eyes, or perhaps something else? A secret only her blood would tell. The older Ember got the more she became aware of how much she stood out from the others. Those who didn't know her would say it's a blessing. Standing out was a curse to her though, a power she could barely control. Staying low was second nature to her, trying to hide and stay quiet. By 24, she realized that her life was not living. She wanted to live. She fought the darkness of those around her. She barely survived. Three years of self-isolation flew by thanks to modern-day technology. Although her fears kept her inside she found video games. Using a male fox avatar as a disguise, she started streaming. A year and a half she became famous and was invited to a tournament. On stage, in front of an audience, televised live tournament. After two years of qualifying but not competing, her fame grew until she had no choice but to compete. Stepping out into the light, she knew would be the biggest battlefield of her life. She knew she couldn't go in it alone. She needed guards. Fighting for her survival, Ember didn't realize she was missing something in her life. Romance, trust, and love. Things her guards would soon bring to her attention.
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