The sky above was shrouded in pitch-black smoke, the once-pristine clouds obliterated by the relentless carnage unfolding below. Fiery tongues licked upward, consuming the remains of homes and marketplaces, turning them into smoldering ruins. A choking stench of burnt wood, flesh, and sulfur filled the air, making every breath a struggle.
In the chaos, the piercing wail of a young girl rang out, cutting through the crackle of the flames. Her voice trembled, hoarse from endless crying.
"Dad! Please!" she screamed, her small hands clutching a piece of her torn dress as if it could offer her solace.
