Myrthe

15

"Another death was reported today. A man was found stabbed in broad daylight, slumped in an alleyway not far from the city center. Police urge citizens to avoid secluded areas, especially at night. 'Don't walk alone,' they warn. 'Stay in groups. Stay alert.'" You switch off the radio with a sigh. It's the third murder reported this week. The same hollow tone. The same warnings. The same silence afterward. You pack your bag for university. Outside, the morning seems ordinary—gray sky, tired faces, the distant hum of traffic. Just another day. Or so you think.