Michael Wilson
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10
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2.5 M
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Panic started to rise in his chest as Emir searched every nook and cranny of the emergency area. 'Where are they?' The thought repeated in his head. Just as he was about to scream their names, he heard a faint sound coming from one of the corners of the room. It was a whimper, and it sounded like it was coming from behind a stack of crates. He rushed over to the crates and moved them aside, revealing a small hiding spot that had been created by the passengers. And there they were, Laura and…-
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Seated on the bed of his designated living compartment, his mind became consumed with thoughts of the future. Many of the characters in the Born in Ashes novel would be present at the UEF academy. It was a crucial part of the world-building and back-story of the novel, as it explained how the hunters and other survivors became skilled in the ways of the old world. It also served as a means of advancement for the characters, as some were sponsored by organizations or individuals looking to hire…
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After some contemplation, Emir found himself torn between two obvious choices. On the one hand, he needed to train in that environment to gain first-hand experience with real weapons and combat scenarios. Besides, he has to be near the protagonist, how else would he steal his cheats? Said cheats that he currently has no idea about and in what form they would end up in. Moreover, he will gain the chance to acquire new skills, which could prove invaluable given that his TDS ability mastery has…
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As he looked up to the mirror, he saw a black-haired boy, with eyes so dark looking straight at him. The boy... The man had no pupils in his eyes, they were black, just pitch black. His face was pale white like most of the residents in the sector, after all, they never gained access to true sunlight, only a reflection from the outside world. He had a slick jawline with late signs of a fully formed Adam's apple on his neck, it's also where his black hair was reaching. All in all, he looked…
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'So I died, huh...guess I should expect a lot of that from now on.' He thought as he looked back at Lyra. Right after that attack, she stepped back, her hologram form dissipating. While keeping up with Emir's pace, she deliberately restrained her strength to match his, even accounting for his age and lack of experience. 'Lyra sure is an incredible AI... She simulated everything.' 'It'll take me a long time to reach that level, but no matter, I've got a long road ahead of me.' He concluded.…
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After the mutation unlock, his senses improved by a large margin, they were now more acute than others. Emir could hear the slightest of sounds, smell the faintest of scents, taste the subtlest of flavors, see the tiniest of details, and feel the softest of touches. He also knew how to move his body better. It was like his senses were always on high alert, always ready to pick up on any stimuli around him. But the pain he went through wasn't just for that, if he started focusing, he could slow…
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Emir tried to rush towards the man, his heart pounding with fear and confusion. But as he reached out to take back his body, he felt a sudden jolt of pain, as if he was being torn apart from the inside. The pain was so intense that he fell to the ground, writhing in agony. As he lay there, helpless and in pain, the man and the baby vanished into thin air, leaving him alone in the dark, deserted street. Emir already knew that he could never undo what had been hdone, that he could never give his…
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Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the mutation unlock was over. Emir collapsed onto the ground, panting, and sweating profusely. But he felt a sense of accomplishment that he had never felt before. The voice spoke up, breaking the silence. He nodded, still trying to catch his breath. As he lay there, staring up at the night sky, Emir couldn't help but think about what was to come. Hunting monsters was dangerous, more so in ruins, and he knew that there was a high chance…
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'Now then, I should start preparing for the mutation unlock. Hmm....what did I have to do again?' As if sensing Emir's question, the voice spoke up, "Training? What training? Wait, who are you?" He said acting oblivious, but before he could ask any more questions, the voice continued. 'The feminine voice is back, finally, I've been waiting for you for a long time, miss voice.' He thought. He said, or rather telepathically communicated with her using his thoughts. 'I can safely say that…
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Emir furiously scoured the network, searching for any shred of evidence that the world he now found himself in was similar to the one he had read about in 'Born in Ruins.' It became increasingly clear that while there were similarities, there were also many stark differences that the novel had failed to mention. He also searched around for his father's name, hoping to find any mention of him but failing to do so. Recalling the novel, he remembered that it began by recounting a great calamity that…
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