To Outrun the Darkness
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"Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift." ― Mary Oliver.
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Pardon the mess, I'm editing and switching certain chapters up right now.
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Blake is normal. There's nothing wrong with him. The only thing is...he refuses to accept that it's past tense. Blake was normal. There's something wrong with him.
Edward knows. He and his squad know, and they'll kill him. Blake will die to his curse, or by their hands. Either way is fine.
In the world of the infected, if Blake were to accept it, he wouldn't survive. So, he chooses to risk it all, relying on the words of a witch, and leaves city limits in search of a cure. Monsters lurk, fires burn, and Edward will catch him in the end. Right?
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This is mostly low fantasy; not romance. If you are reading for the romance, I suggest that you do not read this story.
This is slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers. There is no smut. There may be other types of romance, but not for at least 25 chapters.
There is a lot of violence. It is not the most graphic at times, but there is quite a bit of bloodshed.
Sensitive content: One character is addicted to drugs. They are a side character, but they stick around for a few chapters. There are also minor mentions of drunk people and alcohol.
This story is slowly developing elements of horror as I write it, so here's the one and only warning.
There is no swearing.
The Romance: ♥
This is LGBTQ+. The main romance is boy/boy. If you are not into it, then you do not have to read.
Both are of age; Edward is 19, Blake is 18. They are adults and can make their own decisions.
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