The Silent Departure

The city awakens with its familiar rhythm, a symphony of daily life.

Yet, on this particular morning, a new, unsettling note begins

to emerge from the quiet streets. Small moments unfold, each an assurance of normalcy.

A simple act, a cup of coffee, the hum of the city.

But beneath the surface, a shift is coming. A silent change.

Then, a new sound, a new presence. A uniform rhythm, marching closer,

disrupting the quiet. They appeared without fanfare, their presence immediately felt.

A silent, unwavering authority marching through the morning light. The city's inhabitants