Ecstasy: A Short Story

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The soft sound of occasional pitter patter of footsteps on the cobblestone streets that divided the stone buildings throughout the city, whilst remnants of rain dripped from the rooftops unto puddles gathering in the city streets. "What do you think Silas is up to?" Ava asked, but the boy remained silent, "Kendall?…Kendall?!" Ava snapped, "Hmm, what?" Kendall muttered as his attention snapped back to reality, "I asked if you know what Silas is up to" Ava spat, "Sorry, I don't, you could always go see for yourself, as I am not very likely to know what he is up to if I have not seen him all day" Kendall replied, "Do you want to come with me?" Ava asked, "No, not really, I have things I need to get done" Kendall replied, "But where having such

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