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The Wall

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This story is created for the EC Writing Contest, by @Xannalurel and @LyzDeWinter

Luke Carter's life on Mars is shadowed by haunting nightmares and unsettling mysteries. Every night, he's tormented by visions of his family lost in Earth's apocalypse, and every day, he navigates the cold, sterile reality of the Martian colony. But when he discovers a crack in the colony's towering walls, Luke uncovers a hidden settlement and a truth that shatters everything he thought he knew.

As he delves deeper into the mystery, Luke confronts questions about his identity, the colony's true purpose, and the dark secrets that lie beyond the walls. His journey takes him to the edge of sanity and safety, forcing him to confront a past that refuses to stay buried.

The Walls is a gripping sci-fi thriller that explores the thin line between reality and illusion, as Luke races against time to uncover the truth in a world where nothing is as it seems.All Rights Reserved

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