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“End of Beginning”
The protagonist lives in an abandoned house, that morning he wakes up from his bed. Feelings of discomfort due to depression make him begin to talk about his experiences with racism. The protagonist thinks that small differences such as skin color can determine human self-worth. The Protagonist begins to dream of a world without racism. When the Protagonist lets go of his dream, he enters a dark room where the sound of screaming and begging echoes. The Protagonist comes out of the room with a chair and a rope. The Protagonist continues his action by preparing a place and tools for him to commit suicide. The Protagonist hangs himself. However, unexpectedly, the Protagonist does not die. He starts walking out towards a light.
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Released
Original Language
EN

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