Four soldiers, defecting from the homeland they swore to protect, must confront a final deadly obstacle before they can cross the border to a new life. Can any of them can defeat this foe, and what are the consequences of victory?

Valentine’s Day originally serialized on this site from December 23, 2019 to February 14, 2020. It contains some violent scenes and is recommended for audiences 13 and up. As of February 15, 2022, you can read the entirety of the story below, as well as a new three-page epilogue.

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