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A New Opportunity

Chapter 5

By Rob🦜Published about a year ago • 1 min read

Kaelion’s words ignited a fire in Zayn’s heart. That night, he overheard two merchants discussing an upcoming Blood guard recruitment trial in the nearby city of Orenda.

Only a handful of recruits would be chosen, and the trials were grueling. Zayn’s mother was skeptical when he shared his plan.

“You’re all I have,” she said, her voice trembling. “If you leave...”

“I’ll come back stronger,” he promised. “I’ll make a life for all of us.”

Early the next morning, he set off for Orenda, his meager belongings tied in a sack.

As he crossed the fields, he glanced back at Thrum, the village shrinking behind him. His journey had begun

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Rob🦜

Passionate storyteller and social impact advocate, I write to inspire change and share insights on education, sustainable development, and creative innovations.

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  • Zenabout a year ago

    Am loving it

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