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On The Water's Edge

from Hard Line EP by ElectraNova

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The hero stumbles onto the oceanfront, tired, and beaten. He dares not guess if he broke bones. But he sighs in relief--he is still alive.

He sits upon a rock as the sun disappears. The woman he met earlier joins him.

"They almost killed me," he laments. He removes his helmet. "My shift ends at midnight. I could just go home and they won't follow. But I know I'll be chased tomorrow, the day after that, and the day after that. You know why? I'm basically the only cop here!

The woman looks out to the sea, and to the skyline of the inner city. "If you confront their leader..."

"I'll die if I fight him, lady."

She keep her mouth shut. The woman is uncertain. Our hero draws close.

"In order to save this district, you must submit," she says.

"I know. And you know what? I think that's why I'm here."

A pause.

He takes her hand in his. "Listen, you are THEIR hero. I'm just a fire-starter, like you said. I don't want you to forget about me, OK? 'Cause... Death doesn't scare me. You know what does?"

She stays silent.

"Being a stupid, little, insignificant moment in anyone's lifetime. That's what the higher ups think of me, probably. This place IS a death sentence. And... I guess I gotta make sure it ain't anyone else's."

She nods. And smiles.

"You know, I always knew that I was gonna die in the line of duty. I didn't think it was... So soon."

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from Hard Line EP, released June 11, 2016

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ElectraNova St. Louis, Missouri

CURATOR OF THE SOUND OF THE NEGA-FUTURE.


>>Hobbyist electro artist

>>Inspired by 80's synth soundtracks and darkwave

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