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67~ Stay Alive

Author: Ashveil
last update Last Updated: 2025-09-04 21:35:38

Zane's Point Of View

Blood burned in my throat, hot and metallic, spilling past my lips in ugly coughs.

Another ragged heave tore my chest, crimson spattering the dirt, pooling beneath me. My arms gave out, and I collapsed face-first, cheek grinding into the grit. The world tilted sideways, spinning, vision fraying at the edges like a torn cloth. Every breath felt like it was trying to stab me from the inside.

Through the haze, I saw them, black silhouettes moving closer. Their boots crushed the ground with deliberate steps. My gut twisted, that old, sour terror mixing with fury.

No… not like this.

I clawed at the dirt, tried to lift myself, but my limbs trembled, heavy as stone. My chest felt like it was caving in. Still, desperation kicked in, raw and ugly. Survival… it roared louder than the pain. I fumbled at my pocket, dragging out the watch with shaking hands. My thumb pressed the etched grooves like a prayer.

“Come on,” I rasped, spitting blood. “You saved me once. Do it
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