The Disolate Scion

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Zak turned off the light and settled into bed, ready to embrace sleep. However, he soon found himself lost in memories of his childhood, memories that began within the walls of the orphanage where his past lay dormant.

In one such memory, Zak recalled a scene at the orphanage where the director was distributing bread. Just as Zak reached for a piece, it was swiftly snatched away by a notorious troublemaker among the children, a senior known for grabbing belongings. He made it clear that complaining to the director was futile and would result in consequences.

Rather than risking a futile confrontation, Zak resigned himself to a meager lunch of vegetable soup.

The orphanage's limited meals and lack of snacks meant Zak often went hungry, with his food frequently taken by others.

One day, seizing an opportunity when the main gate was open, Zak quietly slipped away unnoticed.

Penniless and hesitant to return to the orphanage, Zak found himself sitting by the roadside, watching the passing