http://slow.writerscafe.org/KMC The original writings of author KMC en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776229077 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Benett was dumped unceremoniously at the easternedge of the forest. He groaned as he hit the ground. Nearly every inch of hisbody hurt and was covered in bruises. When the men that had dragged him overhere left, he tried getting up. He had to find Emir and Emma. If he didn’t,well, Cale.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KMC/1361796/ Caleb had lost Emma almost as soon as she gotteninto the woods. He heard her calling for Emir though, and followed thedirection of her voice, but it was to no avail. After hours of searching hesnarled and went back to the camp, where Benett was still tied up.      .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KMC/1351239/             Bythe time Emma and Emir had finally ceased their quarreling, night had fallen.Benett let out a sigh of relief and shook his head. 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