Hell

A Modern Tragedy

[2020]

The Magical Kingdom Of Survival

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Do you have a favorite?

I like the little ones.

I think they are the most peaceful. Can we think of something else though? I am still trapped in the underground.

Would you like to know how you can escape that place?

I don’t think that I can afford to believe what anyone would say in regards to that so I would rather not hear anything in that regard. I think it simply might take time, and something from within, that is between myself and myself alone. I can come to terms with my departure from that horrid place. I’m no longer there as I can see the moon from where I am now. 

Think about what I told you and never speak of it again. This is Earth. You’re free. Look- you can do anything you like. Here there are many people, and they do different things. You can try to make friends if you like, I can show you how.

The store strip is a part of the wasteland. It’s always dark. The few lights you see are yellowish and orange. You like it there don’t you? Is it because you are the only one to see it or because no one told you to be afraid?

You see, fear… Is contagious.

A moment’s courage and it is done- Strike now and in God’s name it is done.

That place, it could have been heaven. But you were afraid, you tried to escape.

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VERSE I-

My horse died!   

I was almost swallowed by the sadness.

I couldn’t find the child.  

I failed you.  

Now I can’t find Earth.

It’s over.

I failed.

I’ve failed my quest.

All hope is lost.

It’s over!

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They’re cloaked in darkness.  

Defined by a circumstance more powerful than themselves.

It’s overtaken them. 

Shrouded them in fear.

I am a guardian of light.

A keeper of peace.

If we’re about to die then I’d rather die fighting!

Come for me G-Mork!  

I’m the warrior Atreyu!

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