The Ends and the Means

If everyone else says it’s wrong, can it be right?

Cecil Adkins
Nov 5 · 8 min read

CONTENT WARNING: This story contains some curse words and adult themes.

The following is Chapter One of my NaNoWriMo 2019 novel, which remains untitled at this time. It has been adapted to be able to stand alone as a short story. This novel will be the second in my ARCHETYPES series of superhero novels, launching

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Cecil Adkins

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Cecil writes about superheroes, starships, and leadership. Get updates and a FREE short story: https://mailchi.mp/a032a43afc5f/ceciladkins

ARCHETYPES UNIVERSE

Short fiction and nonfiction previewing the 2020 launch of the ARCHETYPES UNIVERSE

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