Lord Of The Flies: A Narrative Fiction

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Rushing through the bush and creeper vines, Ralph breathing heavily, stopped, shouting back at Jack and the other boys.
“ Just give it up guys, you're never going to catch me”
“No chance!” Answered the determined leader gasping between each word.
Ralph knew that if continued running he would reach the end of the island where the sand meets the glistening sea. But he continued running enthusiastically.
Jack and the other savages sang their warsong louder and louder as they heard the boisterous stomping coming ahead from an afraid Ralph.
“I have an idea” commanded Jack “What is it sir?” commented both Samneric at once.
“Well, we should split up to get the most ground”
Everyone nodded. Percival Wemys Madison and a few littluns went to the

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