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Through the Fire

Author: smarto
last update publish date: 2026-11-14 15:55:50

The spotlight from Senator Vance’s black SUV burned through the rear window of the truck, turning the cab into a blinding white furnace.

"FIVE!" Vance’s voice crackled through the loudspeaker, echoing across the hollow pines like an iron hammer hitting an anvil. "FOUR!"

Sarah pulled Zero-Zero flat against the floorboards, her own body draped over his small frame like a shield. She didn't pray out loud. She just squeezed her eyes shut and pressed her forehead into the dirty vinyl carpet, her who
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