I give my life for theirs

Build a world... forsake this one?

They said I was a peace maker. Huh, what did they know? I was seven years old when I first killed a man. I could tell you that William made me do it and I wouldn’t be lyin’ none. But the truth is I killed him because it’s what I do. XXX “Hey Kid. That’s right am a talkin’ a you! Don’chu walk away from me boy.” Frank wasn’t always an asshole, but he was an outright bastard to William. There was jus’ no point in trying to talk the ol’ man out of it. So I just kept quiet. “What’s it gonna be kid...

Through the fusillade of rain, the lifeless form in the alleyway drew his eyes magnetically. Two large ravens postured on top of it. Wings outstretched, they defended their claim. It was clearly too late to help. The once lilac dress and pretty white bonnet appeared grubby but dry, thanks to the overlapping roofs above. He wasn’t far from home, and this was his route to work. Perhaps he would recognise her up close. Gingerly, Campbell began to move closer. A curtain of dark hair had escaped t...