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Chapter 18

Author: Queen42
last update Last Updated: 2023-03-28 09:06:52

"Ghouls are actually a rare species, and I don’t particularly like them, as ironic as that is," she explained.

I smirked. “The problem with you crossing over as a part of the living, is that you will be

a target. I felt when you all entered. It sent a shockwave over the land to everyone.” What she was saying was concerning, but I listened as she explained. “Because there are the crazies that find the weak points and try to bring the living

back, there will be bounties on all of your heads. The living are a luxury here. They can give, say ghouls for example, a euphoric type feeling if they were to eat you. Living are like heroin down here,” my eyes widened, suddenly concerned she was going to try to eat me. She put her hands up, “Don’t worry, I’m not going to eat you. I don’t want to do that, regardless of the circumstances. I have no desire to become a drug addict today.”

She tried to joke, and while I relaxed a little, I wasn’t completely comfortable.

“The reason I’m glancing ou
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    For those of you who have made it this far, welcome to the adventure! Just wanted to let you all know that updates on Chapters will be coming out every other day. There will be a consistent update on this book.I hope everyone is having a great day so far! So don't fret because this book will be one that you get to read completely through and you won't have to worry about the author (myself) forgetting about it and leaving you all hanging.I hope you all have fun with this and Happy Sunday. Best Regards,The Queen

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