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A seed of vengeance

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The days following the funeral were a blur for Alex, each one bleeding into the next, a monochrome haze of grief. The house was filled with well-wishers—friends, relatives, neighbors—all offering hollow words of comfort that rang empty in the vast silence left by his parents. But Alex could hardly hear them over the pounding of his thoughts.

He spent countless hours in the attic, surrounded by memories, piecing together fragments of his life before the tragedy. He read through his father’s old case files, the yellowed papers filled with handwritten notes and photographs of criminals—men who had caused pain in the lives of others. Each name he read became a ghost in his mind, haunting him with the idea that justice was not just a word but a necessity.

Every night, as the moon cast its silver glow through the attic window, Alex felt the weight of his vow to seek revenge. His parents had been taken from him in a senseless act, and he could not let their deaths go unpunished. He began to collect information, scribbling notes in a worn-out notebook he had found among his father’s things. Each line was filled with determination and a burning desire for the truth.

He learned about the accident from a distance, piecing together the fragments of the story he had overheard in hushed conversations. There had been a reckless driver, a man known for his dangerous behavior on the roads, someone who had evaded the law for far too long. The more he learned, the more his heart hardened, and the seed of vengeance took root in his young mind.

As he lay in bed at night, staring at the ceiling, Alex envisioned himself as a detective, a guardian of justice like his father had been. He imagined confronting that driver, the man who had stolen his parents from him, and demanding answers—why had he been on the road that day? Why had he chosen to end lives so carelessly?

With each passing day, Alex’s resolve grew stronger. He started to study everything he could about law enforcement, justice, and the intricacies of the legal system. He read books, articles, and watched documentaries, absorbing knowledge like a sponge. In school, he became fascinated with history and civics, eager to learn about the power dynamics that shaped the world around him.

His classmates noticed the change in him, the way he no longer laughed or participated in games. Instead, he spent his free time reading or watching the news, his brows often furrowed in thought. They whispered among themselves, concerned, but Alex was too consumed by his mission to care about their opinions.

One fateful afternoon, while rummaging through the attic for more clues, he stumbled upon a box filled with his father’s belongings—a collection of mementos from cases he’d worked on. Among them was his father’s old police badge, gleaming dully in the dim light. Alex held it tightly, feeling the weight of responsibility settle on his shoulders. This badge was a symbol of justice, a reminder of who his father had been—a protector, a fighter for the innocent.

He decided then and there that he would wear it, a silent promise to his parents and himself. He pinned it to his shirt, feeling a surge of strength flow through him. In that moment, he transformed from a grieving boy into a young warrior, ready to take on the world.

As the days turned into weeks, Alex began to devise a plan. He would gather evidence against the reckless driver, find witnesses, and ensure that justice was served. He started by visiting the local police station, pretending to be interested in a school project about law enforcement. Armed with his notebook, he asked questions, soaking up information like a sponge.

The officers, sympathetic to his situation, offered him small tidbits of advice, unaware of the true depth of his mission. They spoke of the importance of gathering evidence and the concept of “due process,” but Alex was impatient. He wanted action, and he wanted it now.

One evening, as he returned home from school, he overheard a conversation between two officers in the neighborhood. They were discussing the driver—the same man who had caused his parents’ deaths. Alex’s heart raced as he listened intently, piecing together the details they shared. The driver had a record, a history of reckless driving, and confrontations with the law. Yet, somehow, he had slipped through the cracks, untouched by the consequences of his actions.

The anger that boiled within him was a fire he could not extinguish. How could someone so careless continue to roam free while his parents lay six feet under? The injustice felt unbearable.

That night, Alex made a decision that would change everything. He would no longer be a passive observer; he would become an active participant in the fight for justice. He would gather evidence, confront the driver, and expose him for the monster he was.

With the first light of dawn, Alex began his quest. He meticulously documented every detail he could find about the driver—his name, address, and any known associates. He even ventured into the darker corners of the Internet, searching for anything that could help him build his case.

As the weeks unfolded, Alex transformed into a shadow in the night, slipping away from home and into the world of adults—an underworld of secrets and lies, where he believed he could find the truth. He became a master of disguise, blending into the background, listening to the whispers of those who knew the driver.

The seed of vengeance had taken root, growing into an unyielding determination. Alex was no longer just a boy mourning the loss of his parents; he was a young avenger, ready to reclaim justice for the lives that had been senselessly taken.

With each piece of information he uncovered and each step he took, the fire within him burned brighter. He would not rest until the man responsible for his parent’s deaths faced the consequences of his actions. Justice w

ould be served, one way or another.

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