Earth was calm.
People went about their daily lives. Sellers peddled their goods while buyers browsed and haggled. Warriors hunted in the wilds, and others trained diligently at home.
The atmosphere was peaceful until a post surfaced on the dark web. It quickly spread to the surface web, shattering the serenity.
The post contained images—hundreds of people, lifeless and scattered. On the dark web, such gruesome displays were not unusual; cruelty and depravity thrived there.
But this time, it was different. The accompanying text struck a nerve, sending chills down the spines of many who read it.
It reads:
"There can never be peace. Many crave it, but are they prepared to face the storm when chaos inevitably strikes? No. Humans cling to the illusion of peace, even when violence brews all around them.
