I’ve been working for the Order my whole life. I don’t remember anything before it, and I haven’t tried to. I used to think the past was irrelevant, as trying to remember too much of it would distract me from my tasks. They don’t like when I’m distracted. Last time that happened it didn’t go very well at all. One of the experiments had handed me a book one day. I’m not quite sure where he got it, but he insisted I read it, so I obliged. This was not my first interaction with this particular man. His name was Solomon, I believe. He would often try to hold conversations with me, most of which were unsuccessful because I knew better. Anyway, I can’t remember what the book was about, but I was just beginning to turn the third page when one of the guards saw me with it. He was furious (and possibly drunk. I’m not quite sure). I knew I was to be punished. How foolish of me to try and distract myself with that thing (Looking back on it, I probably should have reported Solomon to the guards). I simply sat there as he pulled out a dagger and sliced open my eye. The pain was unbearable, but I knew I deserved it. I remained quiet, as I knew that if I screamed I would only be punished further. It was a few days later when I was bringing meals to the experiments that Solomon asked about my eye with a concerned expression. I ignored him at first, but after some pleading I gave in. I didn’t have time to chat, though. I had work to do, so I simply continued on to the other experiments. I could hear him apologizing over and over again as I left. I’m not sure why he was sorry. It was my fault, after all.
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DAMN! I love this, as I hardly read texts where it was written by someone working as a order member. So this is really enjoyable (especially the eye slicing part.)
I do have one piece of feedback though. (Please don’t take this as criticism.). It would be easier to read if it was split into paragraphs.
But other than that, great job!
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Thanks for the feedback! I’ll make sure to split it in future chapters! :)))