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Brave Eye
Sergeant Hardrock loses three of his fellow soldiers and his left eye in an ambush. While recovering from surgery, he opens a third eye that makes him see the ghosts of his comrades. Each of them as a mission for Hardrock that will complete their respective lives. As he sees the darker and more complex side of his comrades, Hardrock gains a new perspective in life. Even if he only has one eye.
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Sergeant Hardrock loses three of his fellow soldiers and his left eye in an ambush. While recovering from surgery, he opens a third eye that makes him see the ghosts of his comrades. Each of them as a mission for Hardrock that will complete their respective lives. As he sees the darker and more complex side of his comrades, Hardrock gains a new perspective in life. Even if he only has one eye.
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Written By:Rod Cabataña Marmol
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