The Blight
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Last published Wed, Jun 3, 2015
Bennett and Abigail live in a world raged with a virus called the Blight.
It is highly contagious and can be passed on through even the slightest touch.
The Blight takes ownership of a person's nervous system and their mind, making them nearly unable to control themselves, and could never feel pain.
The world's only hope are the few who dare to leave the safety of their underground tunnel connection, and try to make a cure.
But they are unknowingly being watched by a force stronger than they ever imagined, and could destroy them all in an instant.
Will Bennett and Abigail be able to find the cure and bring the world to its former glory?
Will they be able to avoid the Blight for much longer?
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