Screams from the Abyss

Voices of the Void

The old town hall in Millbrook, Nebraska, creaked under the weight of cosmic potential. Jaden sat on the makeshift stage, his form carefully maintained to appear human, flanked by Zoe and Marcus. Before them, packed into every available space, were the citizens of this small Midwestern town – one of the first to fully embrace the Reality Reserve concept.

"Thank you all for coming," Jaden began, his voice carrying easily through the charged atmosphere. "We're here to listen, to understand your concerns, and to find a way forward that respects both human needs and the new cosmic reality we find ourselves in."

A murmur ran through the crowd, a mixture of skepticism and barely contained anger. From the back, a voice called out, "Why should we trust you? You're the ones who turned our world upside down in the first place!"

Jaden felt the familiar weight of responsibility settle over him. "You're right," he admitted, surprising many in the audience. "We made decisions that affected everyone