Creative Writing: The Ancient City Of Aarocockra

The ancient city of Aarocockra was a vast empire tainted by the greed and malice of those who resided within its walls. Many feared the city and its inhabitants. Others saw it as an opportunity to escape retribution for their crimes. In Aarocockra there was no justice for anyone. People in the city could lie, cheat, steal, or even murder without consequence. It is said that Aarocockra was once a peaceful and benevolent place, filled with fair commerce and trade, but many envied its prosperity. Slowly, miscreants began inhabiting the city, corrupting its very core, and soon the once great city became infested with criminals. Its king was overthrown and all of Aarockra was hurled into anarchy. Despite this, not all who lived in Aarocockra were so corrupt and morally

Now, get out of here! You won’t get anything more from me!” screamed Marina’s voice with a ferocious tone he’d never heard her use before. “You speak as if you have a choice.” taunted the man, “If you won’t hand it over, then I’ll have to dispose of you and take my money by force!” At that moment, a powerful emotion filled him, an emotion he had not felt in a long time, not of fear but of courage. He burst through the door and with all his might struck the man’s head with the sack in his hand. To his surprise, the man fell to the floor unconscious. As Terrowin marveled at what he had just done, he suddenly found himself being held firmly in the Marina’s loving arms. “I’m so sorry you were brought into this.” “Why didn’t you tell me this was happening.” “Knowing how brave your father was, I knew you would want to get involved.” She look him in the eye. Tears were streaming down her face. “I didn’t want you to get hurt.”
Terrowin hugged her back and said to her “I’m just glad you’re okay” “You truly are a brave young man Terrowin, just like your father.”
“Thank you, Marina” he sniffled, tears in his eyes. He walked out her shop feeling braver than he had in a long