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For a Better World  by Ellynn 1 Review(s)
Lady ForlongReviewed Chapter: 4 on 9/26/2026
Wow! Major culture clash and cliffhanger all in one chapter.

It can be traumatic when you learn that what you've believed all your life isn't true. Interesting how he doesn't want to find out at first -- trying to resist the temptation to go out and look.

This little orcling has a kind heart -- doesn't want to see anyone get hurt. Unusual for his kind. I find myself liking him more and more.

Author Reply: Oh, it'll pass much more time before he truly realizes that what he's believed isn't true.

I think that one does what s/he's seen and learned, and that one can't do what s/he hasn't seen and learned. Murtash has seen kindness and compassion, so he acts that way. If he hadn't seen compassion, I believe he would have been like all other orcs.

There will be a dark side in Murtash, and he will do some things that we wouldn't, but he will be different from the others - thanks to his interaction with Men. I am happy to hear you like him 🥰

Thank you 💜

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