A Hero's Journey

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Her steps were slow and cautious. Her breaths were small and shallow, but her heart could be heard by anyone standing at least a few meters away. She had been waiting perpetually. Had been plotting, planning; and agonizing. She was already well aware of the consequence her actions would lead to, but after the event that had been weighing on her shoulders for years on end, the few seconds of relief that she would finally have after the deed was done would be all worth it.
Her grip tightened around the object she was holding. The tip glinted as a beam of light from a half closed curtain shone on it, but at that moment, her mind was one tracked. Only one goal was of any significance to her then; revenge.
She then froze. As per usual, the door

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