Grim Determination + Hungry Anticipation = x [solve for x]

by Stovohobo

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My eyes lit up with hungry anticipation as Rade’s gray peaks faded in and out of the eternal smog that hung over the city. From the mile or so left to run, it still looked like a storm cloud – in pollution and demeanor.

And just to think: I would be the sun to pierce through that cloud, to deliver that hell-hole from its putrid existence. Because the Elders had caused it all…the Elders had… . They had ruined our buildings, our economy, our people. They had denied me a family. To rule in a “good” name.

How exhilarating it would be to end their lives.

But now, my lungs were still pumping oxygen through my system. My legs were still working to get me through the city entrance. And best of all, I had a plan. The perfect plan.

And I was only a mile away from it…

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. Grim Determination + Hungry Anticipation = x [solve for x]

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted 5 days ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Ooh, great job setting both the scene and the character’s mindset. Makes you worry about his optimism and cheer him on.

  2. Grim Determination + Hungry Anticipation = x [solve for x]

    Never Explain's Buddy Icon Never Explain

    Posted 5 days ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Sequelled, this is getting good. Hope you read my note. Take up as much space as you need to.

  3. Grim Determination + Hungry Anticipation = x [solve for x]

    Never Explain's Buddy Icon Never Explain

    Posted 5 days ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    It’s also your turn to sequel The scarecrow series. Please note me on that.

  4. Grim Determination + Hungry Anticipation = x [solve for x]

    Blusparrow's Buddy Icon Blusparrow

    Posted 3 days ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Nice, I like it. He seems to be good.
    LoA

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