The Light of Darkness
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Last published Sun, Jul 21, 2013
Title: The Light of Darkness
Chapter 1 - Birth and Death (3240 words)
Synopsis: Frank knew today was going to be important once his wife went into labor. He didn't know that the world would change though. What could kill so many, so fast...but not everyone? Why did it kill everyone he cared about? Why didn't it kill him?
Note: Some strong themes. Discretion advised.
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a girl was born into a dystopian world where two societies were separated. those who are immune were placed into mazes whilst those who are gifted with knowledge were known as "the enemies" and placed in labs across the nation. unluckily for her she was placed with the enemies, known as WCKD. her abnormal intelligence made her stand out from the crowd, especially with no family members. she had no intention whatsoever on the change of the course of her life. she felt betrayed by the people she thought who would protect her and care for her. not everyone is who they seem, right? - (written in no caps, sorry for any editing mistakes - unedited as well) - gally groaned, folding his arms like a child. "a girl playing?" i pull a disgusted look to him. "what's that supposed to mean?" - "he's forbidden to do any building work for 2 days." he sighed, exhausted. i crossed my arms in disappointment. "are you twisting my fucking neck in?" "what kind of punishment is that? compared to that, mine was like getting a pole shoved up my asshole!" -
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