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Survival of the fittest: Rise of the Phoenix

I thought I was just another gamer until I found myself in a post-apocalyptic world where survival is a game—and I’m playing for keeps. With my life on the line and grotesque creatures lurking around every corner, I quickly learn that strategy is my best weapon. But it’s not just about surviving; it’s about forging bonds with a ragtag group of fellow survivors. Among them is Ethan, a brooding ex-soldier who makes my heart race despite the danger we face. As we navigate a treacherous landscape filled with rival factions and ancient magic, I must uncover the secrets within me that could turn the tide in our favor. Will our growing connection help us rise from the ashes, or will the chaos of this world tear us apart before we get the chance?

S_Wolfe · Fantaisie
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Chapter 55: Dangerous Proposition

Chapter 55: Dangerous Proposition

The early morning mist lingered in the valley as Alex and Ethan made their way toward Calista's quarters. The air was thick with an uneasy silence, broken only by the soft crunch of their boots on the rough, moss-covered ground. The very earth seemed to absorb their tension, amplifying it back in the tautness of the cool air. Ethan had been unusually quiet all morning, his mouth set in a grim line as if he were bracing for a blow he couldn't see coming.

She glanced at him, catching a flicker of unease in his eyes, though he masked it quickly. Alex knew him well enough to understand what he wasn't saying. This mission, this alliance with Calista's faction—it felt like walking a fine line on the edge of a knife, and Ethan, with every fiber of his being, was braced against the inevitable betrayal he sensed was coming.