The Wall.

By Crtwriter and Cristian Romero de la Torre

Everyone is limited by walls. They can be psychological, physical, emotional, or circumstantial, but one way or another, we all struggle against some wall.

What would you be willing to do to reach your goals? 

What would you sacrifice to achieve your objective? 

How much effort would you be willing to put in?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Cistian Romero de la Torre
• Release date: Oct 17, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223021537

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The wall.

Cristian Romero de la Torre.

What would you be willing to do to reach your goals?

What would you sacrifice to achieve your objective?

How much effort would you be willing to put in?

1.

Nawry is a splendid city, it’s not an opinion, it’s an undeniable fact. Its majesty is only comparable to the many peculiarities that make it up. The city is bounded by four immense walls that converge at right angles, giving the city a perfect square shape. Each side is exactly ten kilometers in length, not a centimeter more or less. Its height is estimated at two hundred meters, although it’s very challenging to know for sure. Calculations were made by measuring the shadows it casts throughout the day.

The interior of the square is unusually regular, an almost perfect plain, with some gentle slopes but hardly noticeable. Approximately ten thousand people live within the walls of Nawry; the number fluctuates but never by much.

The city is governed by a council formed by the five oldest individuals, who can only make significant decisions if they reach a consensus among themselves. If one of the members passes away, the next oldest person in the city replaces them, and so on, as it has always been.

The economy in Nawry does not rely on currency or barter; everything is distributed equitably among its inhabitants. Agriculture and livestock are everything for the residents, providing their livelihood.

There are shifts and schedules, and every citizen fulfills their duties without exceptions. Resources, although reusable, are limited, so population growth is restricted and regulated by a delegation chosen by the council.

In Nawry, there is no crime, no altercations, no abuses, no thefts, no arguments. Everyone adheres to the rules without questioning whether there are other means or ways. Citizens respect traditions, the same ones that have been upheld since time immemorial.

It could be said that Nawry is the perfect definition of a utopia.

2.

Adair had just finished his day of caring for the goats and retreated to his favorite spot in Nawry, a wooden bench on the east side of the wall. It was sheltered under the shade of a robust ash tree. There, the warmth of the sun and a pleasant breeze collided, a combination he adored. He used to go there almost every day after finishing his chores.

Adair was unlike the rest of his acquaintances; he had concerns that none of the other residents of Nawry shared. He asked questions, to be