(Warning: This is fictional)

When the moon gazed upon the carnage of the earth, the hue of blood was reflected back upon its surface.

Deception

Atomic. That word used to sound so... clean. But now, I understand; now, the world understands, and it's too late.

I had always wanted to be special, different from everyone else. When I was in Jr. High, I dressed in bright clothing and wore my hair in crazy styles. I was trying to stand out. Of course, I did stand out, but not in a good way. I was teased for my unique styles; I had no friends. No one wanted to be around a freak.

Freak. It doesn't mean what it did in those days. Then, being a freak was a social death sentence. Today, it's a blessing. After all, the normal kids are dead.

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