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In our world, there is something often forgotten, something that few people know about. Let me tell you the story of the Unborns, those who just appeared, those who just existed. In appearance they are like us, but the laws governing our world do seem to bend in their presence...

What are they exactly ? That is what i've tried to understand for my whole life, for it is my purpose to hunt down and stop these anomalies from causing more harm. This is why i created the Bureau of the Unexplained, me and my team of investigators will uncover the mystery behind these monstrosities.All Rights Reserved

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Chapter 1: Warning and Encounter
Tue, May 30, 2023

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