Forged in Hope and Tempered by Fire
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Last published Fri, Nov 1, 2024
A short prototype of a novel. It follows the journey of four vagrants on their futile endeavor to restore faith into the hearts of humanity. They venture forth, carrying a coach lantern that holds the physical embers of hope.
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