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His past and a new promise
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2024-10-29 19:42:56“Done!”
“Done here!”
“All done!”
A man lifted his thumb up.
“Everyone, brace yourselves!”
Men started running and hiding behind cars, some behind trees and some behind piles of bricks. As for me, I had a mountain shielding me from any harm's way even better than those men.
“Mr. King Jr, sir! Wouldn't you care to shield yourself?” I asked the mountain.
In response, he only puffed his chest out.
I took that as a no and cowered back behind him with my hands on my ears.
“Sir?” Fabio called, asking for permission.
Hunter gave a nod of his head.
“Everyone in position?” Fabio's voice rose in order for everyone to hear.
A unison of yes emitted from around the place.
“Boom!” He ta
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