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appreciable contributions to the town. Why they’d want to
eliminate us is beyond my understanding.”

“Well, the only explanation is that they do what they think
should be done. They are government officials who don’t value
human life. It’s not like we can change anything,” Joshua remarked.

I thought back to my family. My dad died of heart disease
around four years ago, and my mom was taken by another man.
My little 11-year-old brother needed to take care of himself at home
and school with the help of my uncle. I was 23 years old with my
adventurous soul, so I decided to leave home and became
a nomad-like traveler who visited many places just for personal
pleasure.

“How will they kill you?” I asked.
“By either injecting us with a fatal toxin in a hospital or if
we oppose, putting us in a ‘human incinerator’ that will no doubt
burn us to ashes,” Joshua answered.

“Where is this ‘human incinerator’?”
“My dear, a bit west of the town. Located in a valley. People

are constantly moving in and out. Guards and officials are
patrolling,” Alesha replied.

“Are they monitoring the area at all times?”
“I think so.”

“At what time of the day is the area most accessible?”
“I’m not sure, but I’ll say in the morning—maybe at dawn.

In the late morning or afternoon, there are lots of travelers and