The Shutdown
The Shutdown
Prologue
It began quietly, deceptively peaceful, in the year 2050. No grand declarations, no sweeping speeches—just an eerie silence before chaos erupted. World War III ignited unexpectedly, triggered by political tensions spiraling out of control. Within days, global alliances shattered, and nations descended into darkness. Governments failed, collapsing under their own weight, leaving billions without direction or hope.