57:  CIVIL WAR

The night in Hinder Land was unusually calm. It was a deceptive atmosphere that masked what was coming as a brewing storm. As we gathered around the central fire, a messenger arrived, breathless, tired, and wide-eyed, with damning news from Border Town. Shocy's plan had taken effect.

Reports of a civil war tearing through my town reached us, detailing scenes of chaos and destruction. Werewolves fighting werewolves, neighbors turning against each other, my gosh, it was madness. I kept asking myself “How did I let that happen?”

I clenched my fists, feeling the weight of the betrayal and the urgency of the situation. "This was an orchestrated plan," I said, my voice barely containing my rage. "Shocy and his bandits have lured us out, leaving Border Town vulnerable."

Karim stepped forward, his expression grim. "What are our next steps, Ava? We need a plan that won't just put out the flames but will extinguish the cause of this civil war."

"We need to act swiftly and strategically," I rep