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Kleric, a prisoner facing starvation, delves into the primal struggle for survival. Her past haunts her as she fights against her own instincts, blurring the lines between victim and predator. A chilling encounter with a child, mirroring Kleric's own hardship, leads to a desperate act and a fragile bond, leaving readers questioning the depths of human resilience and the lengths one will go to survive. (One off short story.) Comparable works include The Road