Ashy dawn

In a city drowned in despair, Mark Tessei feels time draw out of him, and the atmosphere of the city destroys all feelings and hopes. Only Lay sleeps quietly, despite all the terrible situation, as if she is in a serene dream outside this hellish world.

Mark's thoughts take him back, to the world before the disaster, to the world where he saw the brilliance of the Empire in Moscow. With its gilded details and tall balconies, the Empire Mall presents itself to him as a symbol of technological progress that seems to have consumed humanity by turning it into slaves of its own technology.

In this starved reality, even dawn seems like an empty promise, and hope for the future has vanished into darkness. Lord Athanael, the lord of the city, won this hopeless struggle, and every day brings only new trials for the survivors.

In moments of despair, even little Ilya, a child in refuge, shouts his hatred for this life and this city, but even his voice drowns in the silence of despair. The hermit, one of the survivors, tries to calm the boy down, dragging him into the world of fairy tales, where the hedgehog and hare lived.

At this time, Luca, another resident of the refuge, addresses the Hermit with a question about faith and religion, about the meaning of life and justice. The hermit, sharing the heaviness and hopelessness of the moment, ironically comments on human ideas about the divine and fair.

In the darkness of the city, when the scarlet glow of dawn gives way to a new day, the survivors are preparing for another senseless day, where even the concept of "good" is covered with a black veil of hopelessness.

Sleeping Ilya, like a little angel, represents the last hope for innocence and purity in this world struck by destruction. The hermit, in his wisdom, eliminates the boy's dark thoughts, involving him in a world of fairy tales and fantasies where happy heroes live.

Luca, sitting in the dark next to the Hermit, asks hard questions about the nature of faith and justice, about the meaning of human existence in a world like this. The hermit, although he understands the gravity of these questions, finds in them the irony and reflection of the madness of the world in which they have to survive.

Maria Filatova, who is part of the refuge, brings some light and warmth to this cold and hopeless world. Her presence recalls human connection and compassion, the hope that even in the darkest times there is room for kindness and care.

And so, at this time, when the scarlet glow of dawn illuminates the dying city, the survivors continue to fight for every new day, for every moment of hope and humanity, despite all the trials left to them by fate.

I would like to know what happens to these characters next, how will they cope with hopelessness and will they find a way out of this black abyss?

Every morning brings with it new trials, new challenges for survivors of this ruthless world. Meanwhile, Luke, continuing his meditations on faith and the meaning of life, seeks answers to the questions that many pose to themselves in such moments of despair.

The hermit, although faced with the hopelessness and darkness of this world, still finds strength within himself and in his companions in order to continue to remain a support and comfort for those who need it.

Maria Filatova, with her warmth and care, continues to shed light on this grim corner, recalling that even in the most difficult times, human kindness and compassion remain important values.

While the city dies and hope seems lost, a spark of resistance, a desire for survival and a desire to find a way out of this hopeless situation still burns in the hearts of the survivors.

Despite all the difficulties, they continue to resist, look for ways to survive and perhaps find a new beginning in this forgotten part of the world.

Under the cover of night, as the lights of the city freeze and only the distant noises of the woke world penetrate the walls of the refuge, the survivors find solace in not being alone in their suffering. Through the darkness comes the light of their mutual support and solidarity.

A special bond grows between Mark and Lay, as if their souls are united in this struggle for survival. Their relationship may be key to finding strength and inspiration in difficult times.

With each new day, something new is born in the refuge: small acts of kindness, the exchange of knowledge and experience, the separation of the last resources. These moments create bonds that help them preserve humanity in a world where it seems lost.

Meanwhile, a small light of hope smolders in the depths of the hearts of the survivors. They may not know what lies ahead of them, but they continue to move forward, step by step, hoping for the best, striving to overcome all the obstacles that life throws at them.

Through darkness and despair, they seek light that will pave their way to a new beginning, to a better future.

In this struggle for survival and the search for hope, they learn not only to adapt to tough conditions, but also to discover hidden reserves of strength and endurance within themselves. Every new day becomes a test that they accept with determination and courage, despite all the difficulties and obstacles.

But even in the darkest moments, their connection to each other remains a source of comfort and support. Together, they find the strength to endure all trials, boldly stand before challenges and go forward no matter what.

In this city, steeped in despair and destruction, survivors discover that their strength is not only in individual stamina, but also in unity and solidarity. They learn to trust each other, count on support and share what they have fairly.

While the future may seem uncertain and unclear, they continue to move forward, knowing that together they will be able to overcome all difficulties and find their way to a better life, to a new beginning, where there will be a place for hope and happiness.

29.04.2024

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