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Genesis on The Grand: A Near Ending is a New Beginning

An insistent voice brought me out of the void and darkness.

“What is your name? Where are you?”

My eyes opened to see a chiseled face with furrowed brow. Pain stabbed my side, and my head, arms and legs were covered in blood. I spoke softly, giving my name and our location as the Grand.

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