http://slow.writerscafe.org/riotwars The original writings of author Kevin en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776033687 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 A man trapped in a vicious cycle seeing no end. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/riotwars/564059/ A girl's father is murdered by her brother, and then he commits suicide. 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