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Thirty Three
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Skylar's
POVWe ended up somewhere that looked like a rugged, old town. It wasn't our town, mainly because it was deserted and way too small. I wanted to leave this place, but when I saw a store nearby I had to practically beg Caden to stop there.
The shopkeeper was kind enough to lend his phone charger for Caden's phone and I was more than thankful to find a chair to sit down on.
"Thank you for letting us stay." I directed a small, grateful smile towards the shopkeeper as Caden walked inside the shop.
The shopkeeper guy, who was alm
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