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The Veteran was in his home, hands trembling with his loaded shotgun in hand, aimed right at the door, the darkness. Memories flashed through his head, the sounds of explosions and gunshots ringing in his ears like it was yesterday he had seen it all. Sweat beaded on his forehead, his breathing labored.

He had no idea of who awaited him, yet his fear heightened his awareness, listening to every small sound in the deafening silence.