Christina Ekekwe

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“TO BE A GUARD” by Christina Ekekwe

Submitted to Contest #66

“It doesn’t count if you’re already planning your defeat.” Ryder placed his hand on Hera’s shoulder, shaking his head in disappointment.Hera was a part of a tradition that found it compulsory for females above the age of twenty-one to fight for who would become the Queen’s personal guard after the previous one loses her life. Ryder was her best friend and trainer, and seeing her want to give up after defeating four competitors just broke his heart. They had come so far.“Ryder,” she pouted, “don’t look at me like that.”He let out a sigh, “Her...

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An aspiring author who really wants to know what people think of her stories. I want to be able to inspire someone someday. Please send feedback so that I know where I'm getting it right or if I'm doing it wrong. Thank you!