Chapter 21
Author: Anyy mercy
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With grim determination, the rebels surveyed their surroundings, their eyes filled with determination and a flicker of hope.

Kara: We won't be defeated by this darkness. We've come too far to give up now.

Ethan: She's right. We may be trapped, but we still have each other. And as long as we stand together, we can find a way out of this nightmare.

Lucia: We need to stay strong and focused. There must be a way to reverse what has been done.

As they ventured further into the desolate wasteland, they encountered other lost souls, individuals who had fallen victim to the consequences of their actions. Some had given in to despair, resigned to their fate, while others clung to a glimmer of hope.

The rebels united with these fellow survivors, forming an unlikely alliance in the face of adversity. Together, they sought answers and a means to escape the eternal darkness that enveloped them.

Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months as they scoured the land, exploring hidden corners, and se
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