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Blood. Blood was dripping from my forehead. Panting, I tried to catch my breath. For a minute, I was tempted to look back and see if the Japanese Yakuza was chasing after me.

I muttered a curse, trudging through the quiet street, making sure to hide in the shadows, avoiding all streetlights.

Stupid Japanese Mafia Boss and his claim to rule the mafia world.

But I will never let him.

Not after killing my entire family.

Thinking about them, a brief flashback of my father screaming for me to flee before a bullet passed through his head, instantly ending his life, appeared in my line of vision.

I clenched my hands into fists, sadness and fury burning inside me.

I will make sure that the Japanese Mafia will pay for what they did. 

I will avenge my father. My family.

From this day forward, they have declared war.

And war they shall have.

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Blades & Roses

The stars hang innocently above us, while Mary and I lie back in comfortable blankets and pillows set up at the back of Patrick's pick-up.

Earlier, we both received our driver's licenses. We've been waiting on it for a long while.

We worked hard to nail the test making sure that we only make it once but also promised not to give up if we fail.

Gratefully, our wish was granted and as part of celebrating, we took off on a nearby hill between our houses and bought some snacks and drinks to spend the night giggling and talking about nonsense things.

Another thing to be grateful for? The sky was perfect tonight. It was already forecasted that no rain will occur to disturb our beautiful view.

"Hmm," Mary began, her voice suddenly going on a higher pitch. "I have a serious question. You need to give me an honest answer."

"Pfft, when was I not honest with you?"

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