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

Jolting at the sudden voice, I whirled around, only to see Elise's radiant face beaming at me. "H-hi!" I squeaked, turning red. Had she seen me steal anything?

She laughed, slipping forward and entwining her arm through mine. "Come on, let's got to the tower. I heard you're going to be leaving soon."

Her touch sent tingles through my body, but I didn't even consider pushing her away. Dragging me in her wake, Elise walked and talked cheerfully about her day, leading me to the library. On account of my lingering weakness, an effect of my time in the dungeon, we moved slowly, simply enjoying each other company's. By the time we reached the tower, I was reluctant to part and clung to her as she tried to take her usual seat opposite me.

"So needy," she teased, a twinkle in her golden eyes.

Flickering Flame