C50 The Shattered Dawn

Kieran stood in the center of the village, exhaustion etched into every line of his face. The storm raged on, and the barrier's tear grew larger by the minute. Elara and Ryker, drenched in sweat and fatigue, worked tirelessly to repair the breach, their efforts barely making a dent in the growing chaos.

“We can’t keep this up much longer!” Astrid yelled over the roar of the storm