Chapter 10 The Warning

• Year 0, One Month Before the Freeze
• The rain had ceased, but the air remained heavy with anticipation. In Talawan, a city once known for its vibrant markets and bustling streets, a pervasive unease had settled. The usual warmth of the region was replaced by an unseasonable chill, and the sky remained a constant gray, as if mourning an impending loss.
• News of a cosmic event—a collision of celestial bodies millions of light-years away—had reached every corner of the globe. While the event was distant, scientists warned of its potential effects on Earth's ecosystem. Predictions varied: some foresaw plummeting temperatures, others anticipated intensified natural disasters. The only certainty was uncertainty itself.