Alexia stood at the edge of the burning volcano. She stood, proud. Her heart beating in time with the drumbeats. The heat radiated onto her skin. She embraced the pure love of the Gods. She looked behind her. Everyone was staring, counting on her. She met her father's eyes. He was smiling. Because of her, the entire village would be fed and prosper throughout the dry season. She would be loved by the Gods. She turned around. She looked to the sky and closed her eyes. She was happy. She jumped.

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