The family of four lived in a small village on the outskirts of the city. The father, John, worked as a farmer and spent most of his time tending to the crops and livestock. The mother, Sarah, took care of the house and the children, making sure everything was running smoothly.
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Their eldest son, Michael, was a bright young man who loved learning and was always eager to help his father on the farm. The youngest child, Emily, was still in primary school and spent most of her days playing with her dolls and drawing pictures.
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Despite their modest lifestyle, the family was content and happy. They had each other and a sense of community within their village.
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But everything changed when the war broke out. The country was divided, and young men were being drafted into the army to fight for their side.
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John and Michael knew it was only a matter of time before they would be called up. They had never been involved in politics and didn't have any strong opinions about the war, but they knew they had to obey the law.
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Sarah was worried sick about her husband and son going off to war. She tried to be strong for her family but couldn't help feeling scared and alone.
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As the days went by, tension grew in the village, and families started to turn against each other. The once-friendly community became divided, and people were suspicious of their neighbors.
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John and Michael received their draft notices, and the family had to face the reality of their impending departure. They spent their last few days together, trying to cherish the time they had left.
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Sarah tried to hold back her tears as she hugged her husband and son goodbye. She knew it would be a long time before she saw them again, if ever.
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The family said their goodbyes and watched as John and Michael left to fight for their country.
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Sarah and Emily were left alone, unsure of what the future would hold. They tried to carry on with their lives, but the absence of John and Michael weighed heavily on them.
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Little did they know, their lives would never be the same again.
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