A Fair Trade

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The sun's rays grew scorching and intense as the clock neared nine in the morning. At this time of day, schools and businesses should have been in full swing, yet an eerie silence blanketed the city. Schools, plazas, and even the usually bustling streets were now desolate.

Everything had changed since the day terrorists attacked a variety show being held in the largest forest on the outskirts of City "B." Chaos ensued. Families of the hostages pleaded with the police to take action and save their loved ones. People lashed out at the government's policies, its competence, and its laws. During the live broadcast, it was revealed that the root cause of this catastrophe was a fugitive who had escaped police custody. This man had ties to a powerful terrorist organization.