Invasion

(One year later)

The sky above Earth darkened as Raema's fleet descended, a looming cloud of ships that blotted out the sun. The planet's leaders were ensnared in their own disputes, oblivious to the impending doom that now cast its shadow upon them. As Earth's defenses remained compromised, chaos reigned, and unity crumbled beneath the weight of infighting.

The cities below erupted in panic as Raema's forces landed. A chilling symphony of destruction followed—buildings crumbled, streets ran red with blood, and the once-familiar landscapes transformed into scenes of horror. Civilians fled in terror, their screams drowned out by the thunderous advance of an alien force that showed no mercy.

In the midst of the chaos, Amelia Turner, the woman who had once loved Benjamin, ran through the streets, her heart pounding with fear and desperation. Smoke billowed on the horizon, and the acrid scent of destruction filled the air. Amid the chaos, her eyes caught sight of Benjamin, the man she had known and loved—or so she thought.

Tears blurred her vision as she approached him, her voice shaking as she called his name. "Benjamin! Are you okay? What's happening?"

His gaze met hers, and for a moment, she saw a flicker of familiarity in his eyes. "We won," he replied, his voice laced with an otherworldly calmness.

Confusion mingled with relief in Amelia's expression. "Won? What are you talking about?"

And then he revealed the truth—the truth that shattered her world. He confessed that he was not the man she had known, but an alien who had taken over Benjamin's body. The real Benjamin was gone, a casualty of an agenda that spanned galaxies.

Amelia's heartache turned to anger as the weight of his words settled in. She recoiled, unable to comprehend the enormity of the revelation. Her tears flowed freely, mixing with the devastation that surrounded them.

As emotions churned within her, Benjamin turned away, leaving Amelia in the wake of her shattered reality. He ascended a ramp into a waiting spacecraft, the hatch closing behind him. With a roar of engines, the ship rose into the sky, disappearing into the expanse above.

Amelia remained on the ground, her cries echoing in the emptiness. Her world had been torn asunder, and as the echoes of her grief reverberated through the desolation, the invasion raged on.

And amid the chaos and destruction, a fragment of memory resurfaced in Amelia's mind—the dream benjamin had. "That wasn't a dream," she muttered aloud, her voice shaking with realization. "That was a warning." Her declaration echoed through the chaos, a resolute promise forged in the crucible of despair. Tears streamed down her face as she raised her voice once more, vowing revenge against the forces that had shattered her world. In that moment of raw emotion, her cry echoed a rallying call to the universe—a promise of resistance born from anguish and fueled by a determination to reclaim what had been lost.

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A big thank you to all our readers for joining us in "Unbound Wrath." The adventure continues in the sequel, so stay tuned for more twists and turns!