More Than a Quake

This wasn’t like any earthquake the townspeople had felt before. The rumble was steady, almost rhythmic, and it seemed to grow louder as it went on. Curtains were pulled back, lights flicked on, and front doors creaked open as neighbors stepped outside. The sound didn’t stop. It carried through the ground in heavy pulses, unsettling in its persistence. It was clear this wasn’t going to pass quickly—it was something else entirely.
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