Author_of_Fate

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	I closed my eyes with a sigh and let the needle slip through limp fingers. It wasn’t like anyone would miss me. They could always find someone else to beat or rape. The nothingness was a relief. At least now I have peace.
	Only...I don’t remember 'nothingness' having so many gods.  
	As one of ten heroes chosen by the Divine, I was sent to another world to fend off a demon invasion. But, the gods aren’t all helpful, and treat this as a game. Waking up in the magical world of Enusia, I found myself cursed and alone, clapped in chains and despised. This world was worse, far worse than the playground I so naively left behind, filled with betrayal, pain, and death.

I've heard that the brightest lights cast the longest shadows. Perhaps, in this life, I can find if that's true. I'm tired of living in the dark. It's time to  find the light.

The Forsaken Hero

My first stop was the Library, which I was delighted to find abandoned. Even the librarians were out enjoying the Sun Festival, except Thron, who gave me a cheery wave. 


"Welcome!" he said, putting down his quill and smiling at me.


"How'd you get stuck in here?" I asked, leaning my arms against the counter.


He chuckled, looking fondly over the empty library. Although his eyes shone fondly, there were slight undertones of regret in his voice. "This place is my life. Even if I took the opportunity to celebrate, it would be here, among this trove of knowledge."


"But don't you have any friends or family to spend time with?"


"Those who remain are back in the Ornth Kingdom. But I don't mind. It's a sacrifice I'm willing to make."


"Oh." I looked down, not sure what else to say. 


He uncomfortably cleared his throat, his lips curving back into a smile. "But what about you? The heroes are the center of the festival, so why aren't you out enjoying the attention?"


Last-minute Training