Embers of Survival

Moments earlier, trapped in an inescapable dead end, everyone had flailed their weapons mindlessly, slashing and striking on autopilot—too overwhelmed to even feel fear or sorrow.

Now that survival was finally within reach, the taut tension holding them together snapped completely.

An indescribable wave of sorrow crashed over every soul like a rising tide.

Harper lifted her gaze and scanned her su