I SUCKS AT ENGLISH SO DON'T EXPECT MUCH.
( P/N ) = protagonist Name
( L/N ) = Protagonist Family Name
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/ Author point of view \
Time: Nighttime Place: Convenience store
" that well all be 239 Sir. "
A young man in his early 20s said as he scan the computer screen before shifting his gaze to the Man in front of him.
The Man nodded firmly before he slowly Reach to he's pockets moment later he take out the required money.
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" thank you and Goodnight. "
The Man said as he walked to the exit of the convenience store, The young man only nodded slightly at him before turning his gaze at the window of the store.
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" hmm, hey Jack aren't we going to close yet? "
The young man said as he slowly turn his head to his Companion besides him.
" ' Huh ' Hmm yeah it's already midnight so let's close the shop before a old geek come here, and born us Storys about how much adorable they're grandkids "
His Companion said with a irritated expression While helding a hand under he's forehead you can clearly see in his face the annoyance he had with those topics, The young man smile at him in response before nodding slightly.
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( ' sound of a door being locked up ' )
" and done "
the young man said before sighing in relief.
" is that all? You didn't miss anything right? "
Come the voice of his co-worker besides him.
" No "
He shook his head in denial.
" You sure? "
His Companion queried doubtfully.
His eyebrows twitch in annoyance but he compose his self quietly.
" If Your not convinced go check it yourself. "
He exclaimed with a smugly smile, His Companion blink in silence before replying.
" I'm only double checking I don't what to make the same mistake George did. "
with that the young man's smile faded replacing it with a grimace.
" You mean, your cousin the one you told me about? "
His co-worker nodded in confirmation Then glances directly at the Store door
" I don't want to lost this job.. "
He sighed heavy before Continuing.
" it's even lucky that I'd had allowance in end of month this pandemic already distorted us enough. "
He grumbled while scratching the back of his head.
Seeing his co-worker was staring his tantrum again he quickly accept his fate while feeling a little Fatigued.
" Geez Ok! ok... I go and check it again while you go home already...we still have a busy day tomorrow. "
the young tried to reassured his Companion doubts while opening the lock of the convenience store.
Hearing that his co-worker Grind in satisfaction.
" You're really a reliable Friend ( P/N ) "
The young man who's name ( P/N ) could only rolls his eyes at the praise.
" ' Snort ' go already I'II just close the shop the moment I didn't see any adnormality. "
His co-worker nodded with delighted smile Then turn around walking before stopping his feet he turned to ( P/N ) who still in the progress unlocking the shop's door
" by the way ( P/N ) you be careful on the walk back home. Maybe by any Chance you'II get hit by a truck "
He Chuckled at the end with a Jokeful tone, ( P/N ) who heard that loud and clear send him a middle finger while still in the lock of the store, Seeing that ( P/N ) was a little frustrated he quickly walk away while laughing a bit.
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/ ( P/N ) ( ? ) point of view \
My name is ( P/N ) ( L/N ) a regular and normal person like you... well most likely I'm talking about people who couldn't decide What to do in there life?
I'm 20 years old without any experience in Romanian or specifically no girlfriend.
I'm a Man Who have education enough to find myself a Job so that I wouldn't be a homeless person.
although the payment isn't as good as the contract say But what could a person who didn't even graduate High school do? Well simple response...Nothing.
In this world the society isn't beautiful as kids or brats imagines it.
for one average person need to find or figure out what role he or she needed to play in the world before it's to late.
I myself is One of those people.
I kinda sucks to describe myself ha?
Well sorry about that I'm not good with words.
You must be Wondering what lead me to this situation right?
Well simple I have terrible parents.
What kind of terrible you say?
Hmm since the day I was born my Mother gave me to her parents Then next thing I knew she run off.
That clearly signs of Her saying I don't care about this Child and the same goes with my father who I didn't even know the name.
So a simple describe of myself I was neglected and abandoned by my parents.
The one who adopted me was my Grandparents in my mother sides.
My grandfather something looked at me in disdain and if I mention my Parents he will scold me though he didn't hurt me or anything he only told me stuff like.
" Don't think about those Fools Brat you better study so you wouldn't end of like you're useless and foolishness Mother. "
I could only lower my head in shame at that time.
My grandmother though was kind to towards me but maybe it's the fact that I'm the only child in there home.
She even buy me sweets and gifts even though she couldn't afford it.
My grandfather will scold her about that but she will only brush it off, Saying that
" I need to enjoy my childhood and make happy memories while I'm still young. "
at that time I'd could only agreed to her not knowing what Fate will bring to us.
I was 13 in that year when the first disaster came to us.
I was sleeping midnight when my grandmother knock on my door again and again similar to does people whose knocking you're door in the middle of the night.
I immediately awake alarm and anxious but when my grandmother voice echoed throughout the other side of door.
I was at ease a little but that peaceful moment was shattered when I opened the door.
I see my grandmother eyes was full of tears dripping in her cheeks, she was in the state of sorrow.
I immediately become worried but I need to be certain and asked her was the problem?
" Grandmother what's wrong? "
I asked innocently.
My grandmother immediately fall in her knees, my eyes widened but I quickly rush towards her trying to catch her with my small body and my arms might do.
" Grandma are you Ok? What happen? "
I asked her worried and concern, in response my grandmother let out a heavy sob or cry.
It's took about 4 or 7 minutes before she Calm down with a desperate expression my grandmother look up and gaze at me, Who had an easy expression the whole time Then she Spoke with her lips trembling.
" Yy-you're grandfather h-he- "
She cut off mid sentences as the tears of her eyes begins to Form again but She quickly force herself.
" You're grandfather something bad happened to him. "
She said that gravelly.
I was perplex at first not understand what she meant before coming to realization, My eyes widened in disbelief.
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But next thing I knew.
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I was now standing before my Grandfather's grave
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he was involved in the accident.
But his not the only one who lost their life others too...
he was in a bus from the market for buying stuff we needed back home.
when an unexpected event happened,
The bus's break was not working and the vehicle was in a fast rate, the Driver was paralysis when he noticed it, but deep within he was anxious.
as a result the people inside of the bus was insecure and trouble when they noticed the abnormality of the bus's speed But they noticed it to late, when the driver shouted that they don't have any breaks.
The people was stunned at first before the shouting started.
A innocent child asked her mother besides her what's happening? Why people Was panicking and shouting like they're going to died ( well kid because they're literally going to die although is only 50/50 chance )
The mother Glances at the child with a desperate expression but she force a smile although that smile was defeated and heavy.
" Everything will be fine sweetie. "
The mother said that encouraging the Troubled kid.
A selfish person was in the state of disparity.
That disparity of him cost him to take action in his hands.
He tried to break the bus's window but he can't because the vehicle was moving around rapidly.
he stumble many times but he's determination to save himself was in he's first priority even sacrificing the life of others just to make sure he was safe.
But that determination of he's is pointless and meaningless when the bus finally crush to something.
the witnesses of that event told the Authorities what happened in details.
They said that the bus crushed to a Big tree the force of the bus's speed resulted for the tree to fall, it's May sounds ridiculous but is true.
[ A/N : Just so You Know incident like this happened in my Place So Don't Laugh at this absurd summary it's even estimated that 50 to 100 people died pear year at this kind of scenario. ]
There's some lucky survivors but one of those lucky people wasn't my grandfather.
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Now I was in a black outfit with a dejected experience, while sitting in a chair in my Grandfather's funeral, some people who knew my grandfather come and visit to show there respect and last farewell to him.
although most of them are old geeks ( Elderly ) considering that he too was a old geek maybe that's just normal.
I take a glances at my grandma's direction to see she was still in a sorrowful state.
well she did Lost her's husband, It's obvious she still shock and indigested, Not accepting her husband died easily.
as for me I too was very sad for my grandfather died, I didn't go to school for about 2 Weeks because of that.
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my life changed when my grandfather died.
me and my grandmother was force to sell maybe thing in the house just to provide our daily needs.
Now that My grandfather died we don't had anymore income in the end of the month.
My grandfather back then was working in small factory the payment wasn't good but it's not that bad either.
It was just normal for the three of us.
But now that he No longer alive many Problem arise especially with bells in electricity and water.
Then the same goes with yearly taxes from the government my grandparents land was in a state of crisis.
Authorities Stated that my grandparents didn't pay any taxes concerning the land for a decade now.
There's a big chance or literally they will take it in there custody if we're not unavailable to pay the amount needed.
Like some sad Storys goes, we weren't able to pay it and we were forced to leave the land.
My grandmother Resist determined to not gave up, she was outrage telling them that they been living here for generations.
This land was bestowed upon her my her ancestors, but that wise words was nothing in front of single document stating something like a political shit.
As a result we were castaway in our own land, our life become tiring and miserable as a matter of fact we weren't able to call for any aid in our relatives considering most of them are died and some are unknown locations.
my grandmother told me that she and my late grandfather have two kids one was a male my uncle I remember some stories about him when my grandfather was scolding me back in the days.
He said he was a stubborn brat who doesn't want to be told NO, his a selfish person who even Steal money from he's parents just to satisfied his own amusement and needs.
The last thing I heard about him is that he run off from my grandparents house cutting all connection with them.
occasionally I'd catch a glimpse of regret and sadness in my grandfather expression when he told me about he's eldest Son although that was only a brief moment.
The second child was girl my mother they'II sometimes avoid mentioning her when I was still young but now that I'm older enough to understand what's right and wrong.
Then when my grandfather died my grandmother eventually told me about her.
She said she was seduce by her colleague in her current work at that time.
I was first shock at the Revelations but in the end I'd accepted but Now I finally understand why my grandfather would look at me in disdain and confusion, when I was still young.
There's nothing information about who's my father because my mother only gave me to her parents Then she run off avoiding responsibility.
at first I didn't believe it's was true but when I didn't even see her in my Grandfather's funeral.
That's the moment I realized those words that my grandfather let out of he's mouth was all True.
But it's too late to be miserable in regret in the past.
the only thing I could do was to accept the reality and move on but for a child view it's difficulty to suddenly accept that fact...
Me and my grandmother move around place to place just to find a suitable home but it's was difficult no matter what's it's seems, I have to drop out of school to be honest I really like this decision although my grandmother seems not in the same page as I but she held her tongue keeping her thoughts to her self.
In a early age I learn to stretch a bone day and night even something i go to social my self to different stranger just to make connections.
I was 16 at the time. I found guy who I'd considered a big brother Henry ( Private ) he was 21 and he work as a construction worker.
I admit he's tough and strong but compare to he's superiors he's an amateur he doesn't have any mouth to feed so sometimes he helped me out there's even a time where he almost lost his job because of me.
Henry decided to Tell he's boss about my situation at first his boss eyed him in confusion and bewilderment when he finished telling his absurd story he's boss countered Him sternly Telling him the lines like this.
" Are you suggesting that I should hired a 16 year old boy with no experience in Craftsmanship? and what would happened if that child get hurt? I will be accuse for child labor, Do you want me to be arrested?. "
With that bitterness reply Henry come back to he's sense he froze like a Steal while his mind was in deep thoughts.
Understanding the logic behind he's boss words Henry admitted it was just a miss conclusion in he's behalf, the boss in the other hand sighed incapable at the sight of Henry scratching the back of he's head with a silly grin.
Though he was surprised at Henry's bravery coming to him suggesting to hired he's friend in need most people really didn't put that effort to help a friend in need nowadays.
[ " Sigh there no True friend in the modern world. J: " ]
he literally don't want to be accuse for child labor so there's nothing he could do.
Something like that.
My Eyes widened in disbelief moment later tear started to form But those tears wasn't about sadness or grief but touch, tears of admirations.
In my delighted state I couldn't resist to hug the guy, Henry just laughed at my reaction while caressing my hair.
Weeks and months past with Henry help and guidance I become a very connected individual in fact I know most of the wealthy people in my place, Truth to be told there's a time where I got the idea to Steal someone belongs or in a specific standard a thief but I quickly brush it off.
So and the end I'd took the painful path and became totally devoted in my believes, my grandfather once told me that
" difficult paths always lead to beautiful destination "
Although it's easy to said that done.
Years past now I had a suitable Job with the help of my large connection, in the years my development begins to Rise rapidly I obtain self-confidence and a dynamic personality, although within my successful development there's a fact that I don't Know what to do in my life or specifically I don't know what to do Next...
This happened When my grandmother died 2 years ago Her cost of death was old age, I can't even describe how to express my emotions at that point.
My Head was filled with negative feeling I'd blame the gods, the mother nature, my parents, then I blame myself for my own powerless, but that's it you cannot forbid what's the God of Fate will bring to you even if you declare you're fate in God throughout the world there's nothing you could do if your time is up.
That's the day I acquire my current mentality, a person who doesn't have any goals at the moment but that will change for sure...
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[ A/N : Quick Pause For moment, I just want to mention that this Life Story is not made up it's base/reference to a friend of mine although there's some very important details that I'd didn't added well that's was done in purpose, anyways back to the chapter.
I sucks at this. ]
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/ Author point of view /
' Sigh ' how many times did I tell him this. "
( P/N ) grumbled in frustration as he push through a bunch of wire to the plug connecting it to a refrigerator.
" and he had the nerves to make that silly act. "
With a annoyed look ( P/N ) turned around the corner to see if the Fridge is working.
' did he want to spoil the meats? ' ( P/N ) thought as he observed His surroundings, Currently he was in the Meat area of the convenience store were the frozen meat lay in there slumber waiting for it to be heated.
" that Jerk ' sigh ' hopefully the boss find out about this. "
( P/N ) Said before walking straight up to the exit of the store.
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( ' sounds of a door being locked up ' )
( P/N ) finally locked the door of the shop without any more interference, a satisfied grin form in his lips but that faded quickly.
Turning around he started to walk slowly left opposite of the direction where Jack went.
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We see ( P/N ) walking in the sidewalk wearing a black-facemask the street light illuminating the night time ambiance of the city.
Sounds of cars,vehicles and foot steps could be heard throughout the surroundings of the Young Man.
( P/N ) had a Thoughtful expression while walking probably thinking what's he should eat in this late hour.
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He continued to walk while observing the different faces of the people that pass through him, Then he stopped in front of pedestrian-line.
He gaze above the light seeing if it's green or red, in his disappointment the light was red Meaning ' You shall not Walk any further If you don't wanna face the consequence '
( P/N ) close his eyes a bit unpleased While sighing heavily.
' it can't be help ' ( thought ) before shifting his gaze left and right.
Seeing that there people too waiting patiently unlike him he can't resist to scratch the back of head in embarrassment.
A few moments later the Vehicles in the Road stopped all at once the Red light became Green signaling for the people that the pathway was open free ( or is it...? )
He stepped forward like the rest of people with him earlier, he then continued to ponder what he should eat while his hands was under he's pants/jeans not knowing the danger that would happened any moment.
Step by step lost in thought moment later ( P/N ) finally decided to eat a chicken soup, a satisfied grin form under his Mask just the thought of a warm chicken soup filling
He's hungry stomach he couldn't hide His smile thankful his currently wearing a mask, although ( P/N ) Warm Thoughts about Chicken soup was violently shredded by a loud Noise!!!
( " Hoooooooooonnnnnkkkkkkkk! " )
( P/N ) was startled not only by the loud honk but the people around him, he could see them Running like Crazy!, they'll were in a state of dismay and dread. He then turned to left where the honk was first heard.
His eyes widened in disbelief in his line of vision was a very terrified scene that only happened in Hollywood movies and animes and specially in Bollywood movies.
a giant Red Truck was instantly coming before him the driver of the truck was already outside of the window shouting something where he was standing.
( " GET OUT!!! GET OUT!!! THIS DAMN THING DON'T HAVE ANY BREAKS!!! GET OUT!!! " )
Not wasting a second he immediately dashes for his life with all his body's strength might do.
as he was running for his life he heard a loud thud from behind, sounds of someone stumbling in their feet, Turned his head slightly and slowly from behind, he saw an old man trying to stand up with a fearful expression.
He then turned his gaze at the truck who was now 12 meters from the old man then slowly glances back from the old man but now with cool sweat dripping behind his back he suddenly felt apprehensive right now.
" his died as Fuck. "
( P/N ) blurted out of the blue even Surprising his own self, he's line of sight was still lock from the old man waiting for the painful results to happen.
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but out of nowhere like a thunder strike he remembered a memory, a memory he wished he could forget for the rest of his life.
/ Flash back /
Where back at the time where ( P/N ) grandfather was helding his funeral, a young ( P/N ) was hugging his grandmother crying and disgraceful, ( P/N ) eyes was lifeless and downcast, the other people from the funeral who was witnessing this painful sight could only feel sympathetic for the two.
Out of nowhere two unexpected women step foot to the funeral hall, one was a young child and the other one was in her late 30s seems like the two was Mother and Daughter, the two approach ( P/N ) and her grandmother who didn't notice there presence the other people only gave the pair glances some was wondering the identify of two but just shrug it out guessing the two was relatives.
Eventually ( P/N )'s attention was talking by the two followed by he's grandmother who's tears wasn't stopping to forming, the Two slowly Walk through them before stopping a short distance.
The women spoke in respectful manner though her voice betrayed her sounding Similar to a person who held a heavy weight in her shoulders.
" e-elder ( A/L ) Right? "
( P/N ) grandma who still in low spirit gave the woman a weepy nodded.
" I came here to speak to you something important. "
The women finished it with a defeated smile, ( Y/N ) grandmother just give the lady a confused response but follow suit, the two adults then tell the young ( P/N ) and young girl to sit in a corner while they talk something important.
( P/N ) in other hand just look Curious but he silently followed without any thing to say, The young girl did the same although this whole time she look wretched for whatever reason.
The two talk in a corner of the hall, ( P/N ) meanwhile sometimes glances at there direction seeing The mysterious woman kinda look downhearted while taking to he's grandma he even catch her hands trembling while covering her mouth with tear dripping in her face, his grandmother though seems inconsolable with a black expression but though she reminded silence listening to the woman in front of her.
Moment later he heard a whisper from he's left side catching he's attention.
" I'm sorry... "
Turned around he's gaze stopped to the young girl, ( P/N ) just look at her with a raise brows, the girl bit her lips hesitated to speak, ( P/N ) despite he's early miserable facial expression gave the girl a open ear.
The girl slowly turn to ( P/N ) with a tearful eyes and trembling lips, ( P/N ) was aghast at her expression and afraid to the thought that he offended her even though he didn't do anything.
" Be-because at me you're G--"
Although She didn't have the chance to finish want she wanted to say as her mother cut her off.
" Anna it's not you're fault it's already settled don't put the blame to yourself anymore. "
The mother said towards her Child with a sad smile her expression already changed to one of animated.
" But "
" no more buts, I'd already tell you this several times is not you're fault. "
The mother said sternly though there's a bit of tenders on it. The Child just slowly nodded before looking down either in shame or sadness, the mother then turned her eyes to ( P/N ) who look uncomfortable but confusion flooded the boy's thought.
" ( P/N ) correct? "
The woman spoke Softly with a kind smile, ( P/N ) Was befuddled but replied nervously.
" Y-yes. "
The mother Then Gave ( P/N ) a warm smile with tear falling from her eyes.
" You're Grandfather was a HERO "
She said in a tone that could only describe of admiration, ( P/N ) in other hand just responded at that with a perplexed look not certified the meaning of the woman words he's grandma meanwhile look at them with mixed feeling but didn't intervene she just stood there in the corner holding a mysterious envelope containing some unknown things.
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/ Flash back end /
When the flash back ended ( P/N ) Eyes widened but a small part of he's head wonder why he remembering this thing right here and Right now.
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But the woman's last words rang through he's Head over and over again.
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The word Hero, he didn't really understand what that means but for sure only time will tell. Immediately out of nowhere the world around him seemingly slowing down and almost stopping to a halt.
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The truck driver begin to move slowly in a different direction trying to avoid hitting the old man the people's eyes slowly widened the old man slowly stood tall it's almost similar to those Movies were in slow motion scenes.
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( P/N ) eyes didn't move for the old man his vision was fully lock at him. every inch of his body was telling him to get away there fast way possible but deep within him there's something proventing him to do so.
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Suddenly his line of sight became a bit foggy the old man who originally had a terrified expression changed to a very familiar face.
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When ( P/N ) saw that face his eyes widened in disbelieve he's jaws fall down instantly he's heartbeat double it's beat either in pure horror or powerless, but though despite his indecisive state he take action.
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He stopped in he's feet and spin around before dashes back from the old man.
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Step by step he run like never before in his life his body's was begging him to stop don't act like a hero you will only put yourself in unbelievable doom but his mind already made it's decided noting couldn't stop it.
then the distance between him and the old Man Slowly closing each step before coming to a close.
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[ *" Activation Common Skill : Double Strength "* ]
Out of nowhere he heard a robotic voice but he was so distracted in the current circumstances that he inventionally ignored it, the old man was surprised when he saw ( P/N ) dashes towards him but eventually that turn to applied when he push him away from the upcoming danger.
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The Truck move to different direction although before it could turn around ( P/N ) was already blow away in a Great distance by truck the Force of the Truck driven out the air around he's lungs he's body was crushed into unhuman Form, his Face and ribs wasn't spare by the force, Eventually fresh Blood was dripping around his forehead, His Fingers was crush one by one.
The Truck then violently Crush to a building nearby, A few seconds pass People around the surroundings Rush to ( P/N ) help even it's only a little some people was freaking out others was astonished by ( P/N ) heroic action.
Meanwhile a ascertain Fatso wearing a nerd sunglasses and tracksuit with a Isekai logo of it. Was feeling devastated and eyes that look like Soulless, he was kneeling from the ground looking like a Idiot. ( The crowd ignore him )
( P/N ) Open his eyes but his right was the my only one to obey, He tried to raise he's arms but it never came up, he then Scan the Faint Shadowy Figure Crowd around where he lay down, he could see there mouth was rapidly moving but he couldn't hear a thing, the only sounds he heard was a violent rang, then he's vision became dark slowly but Eventually it become totally dark seconds pass then everything became cold and Numb.
The old man that ( P/N ) save could only look at his crushed Form helpless a heavy expression writing in he's face for sure this tragic event will forever remain in his heart and soul until his last breath. ' you still have a bright Futures why waste it for a scum like me... The old fart thought feeling stupefied he then slowly avert his gaze from ( P/N ) to the sky to see a dark sight.
At that moment small fragment of water begins to Fall from the sky sign of a bad weather even though the weather earlier was in a good condition.
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To be Continue.
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[ Note : introduction Chapter, My sincere apologies If you find this Chapter a disappointment, I'm still New with this Writing Stuff, even though I started The month of June well Can't say I'm serious at that time:y but this Time is different I swear of the Name of you're Mother. ( Or I'm just that negative:c ) ]
Ok, I put all The Protagonist's background Story in this Chapter and I might say this Chapter was harder to make than most of them, and I know I know it's sometimes cringy to read And I'm very sorry about that, But bear with it for a Year { or maybe forever } and don't worried if I gain a lot of experience in writing I will Re-writing this again, ( hopefully )
I will be focusing in the character development and World building so I wouldn't be often mentioning ( P/N ) our or my protagonist Past, or maybe I try to avoid mentioning it, so anyways See you next time.
