APOCALYPSE OF LOVE

In the bustling city of Luma resided Lia Salt, a radiant 17-year-old with a beauty as captivating as the city itself. Alongside her were her parents, Ani and Ken Salt. They lived in a quaint apartment overlooking the vibrant streets, filled with the hustle and bustle of daily life. One evening, as they gathered for dinner, chaos erupted outside their windows. Sirens blared, and the sound of frantic footsteps echoed through the narrow alleyways. Ken, ever the protector, ventured to investigate, leaving Lia and Ani anxiously awaiting his return. Minutes turned into hours, and when Ken finally staggered back through the door, his once-kind eyes were clouded with fear. He recounted a terrifying encounter with a strangely dressed woman, her movements erratic and unnatural. Before he could fully comprehend the danger, Ken collapsed to the ground, writhing in agony. Lia and Ani watched in horror as he succumbed to a mysterious infection, his screams piercing the air like a knife. With the grim reality unfolding on the news, Lia's world crumbled as her father turned on them in a frenzy. In a desperate struggle, Lia bravely defended herself and her mother, delivering a decisive blow that silenced Ken's rampage forever. As the gravity of their situation sank in, Ani knew what had to be done to protect her daughter. With a heavy heart, she bid Lia farewell, sacrificing herself to shield Lia from the horrors outside their walls. Lia, left alone in the wake of her parents' demise, clung to her father's lifeless form, grappling with the sudden void in her world. Remembering her mother's last words, Lia reached out to her distant cousin, Creto, whose reassuring voice provided a glimmer of hope in the darkness that engulfed her. With uncertainty looming and the unknown lurking outside, Lia's only solace lay in the connection she shared with Creto, a lifeline amidst the chaos threatening to consume them both.