Chapter 34. Shadows of Hope

In a world once brimming with life and hope, an ominous black smoke descended without warning, suffocating every corner of humanity's domain. This malevolent cloud ignited an insatiable hunger, unbridled anger, and a pervasive sense of hopelessness among all living beings. Thus, a new apocalyptic era was born, one where survival became the ultimate currency, and every other endeavor seemed meaningless.

In this bleak new world, many advocacy groups appeared, each offering solutions and calls to action, but none could stop the ongoing despair. Their voices echoed through the empty landscape, barely heard against the overwhelming disasters. Their stories provided little comfort, just empty words in the face of a growing crisis. Despite their efforts, nothing changed, and the world remained stuck in a harsh standstill.

Hope became a distant, almost mocking concept. For many, the idea of h