When Metal Cries
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Last published Thu, Apr 17, 2025
Apollo, a robot companion made for nothing more than to encourage exploration to the young, awakens to a world devoid of life. No human is seen to walk the streets, nor are there birds flying above in the sky, or even insects crawling on the ground. Embark on his journey as Apollo tries to piece together his surroundings, wondering what has happened to the world, where the people had disappeared to, or where that noise came from...
[This story is currently in work in progress; character names, events, and even entire chapters are subject to change. I'll be honest, I'm not the most productive person in the world, so do not expect a consistent chapter release]
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