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Stories of a Post Apocalyptic World: Part 4
Date: 9/24/2015, Categories: Supernatural, Author: Jasmine_x, Rating: 4, Source: LushStories
Ruby glanced at Whiskey tower as it lit up the surrounding area like a beacon. She had only been here once in her life and under much different circumstances. The last time she was here, she was a guest, now she was here to assassinate the owner. Growing up, Ruby was a shy girl which led her to being picked on by a few of the other kids. As the years of torment and teasing went on, she began to develop an aggressive and feisty temperament. This personality helped her become one of the top assassins in the wastelands of New York. Her jet black hair blew recklessly as the wind picked up. Her hazel eyes were focused on the tower as she grasped her dagger tightly. She began to walk forward through the boggy marshes towards the gates of the tower. As she got closer, she concealed the knife in her tattered trousers to ensure her entrance to the building. Two guards carrying rifles greeted her as she reached the gates to the compound. “What’s your business?” one of the guards asked. “Just passing through,” Ruby said as she threw a bag of gold to them. They stepped aside allowing her to walk through the gates. Her eyes scanned the inside of the complex, seeing groups of people gather around roaring fires. The wind started to howl and rain began to fall. Immediately the crowds of people began to dash inside the building to take shelter from the harsh weather. Ruby pushed through the mob as she made her way into the lobby. Golden chandeliers hung from the ceilings and their lights ...