*The Day of Change*

Screams intertwined into a chaotic cacophony. But there was no time to pay attention to them. Feet pounded the ground relentlessly, and breath came in ragged gasps. The heart, pushed beyond its limits, pounded like it was about to burst. Even though nausea rose in his throat, he couldn’t stop.

BOOM!

The ground shook as if an earthquake had hit. His body staggered, unable to keep balance. A deafening crash erupted just behind him, followed by more sharp screams. He knew he shouldn’t turn around, but curiosity triumphed over fear.

And then—

“Aaahh!”

A massive fist …