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PRIMAL

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PRIMAL The hot afternoon sun gazed upon the ample grasslands, staring at the wildlife inhabitants so much that they had to linger around the watering holes, dipping themselves severally in an attempt to avoid it. They all knew too well that this meant the drought was just at the horizon, so many of them made attempts at finding themselves as much food as possible, even if it meant moving away. Yet, while the majority focused on their bellies, a group of zebras had a more ominous concern, one whose bones were still stained in blood, holding on to the skin that dangled precariously from them. “He was so young,” his mother said, tears flowing freely as the others consoled her. “If only he ran just a bit faster,” a member of the zeal added. “He couldn’t have outrun them,” his father spoke, trying hard to be strong for his grieving family, “they hadn’t appeared in many days. It was only a matter of time before they came back. I just hoped it wouldn’t be him.”   “So would