Every morning, I awakened to an onslaught of unrelenting questions, by mind racing with the inexplicable events unfolding around me.

The world seemed to be careening into chaos, and was desperate to grasp the truth.

Olivia's ominous words echoed in my thoughts: "Another war is imminent" She had spoken of ancient signs and portents of an impending catastrophe that would shatter the fragile peace.

"What sign?" I wondered. "What ancient wisdom did Olivia possess that I didn't?" I stupidly asked, knowing that Olivia has the ability to know more than I can. The unknown sent shivers down my spine.

As I navigated the treacherous landscape, every conversation, every encounter, seemed...