She Who Went Through It All

The sun shone through the curtains, casting a warm glow over the small studio apartment where Erika Williams sat in silence. Her hands shook as she strained to listen to the once familiar sounds of the city, now replaced by eerie silence. Outside, the streets were deserted, the only movement coming from the occasional flurry of leaves caught in the gentle breeze. With a deep breath, Erika's gaze hardened as she accepted the harsh reality of the world that had been left in ruins.