The Song of the SleeperThe land beyond the river was gray.Not barren—there were trees, rivers, and cities still standing—but everything seemed muted,as if color itself had grown weary.Liora had walked for days without hearing laughter.No music, no chatter, no warmth.People moved like ghosts through their routines—working, eating, sleeping—their faces still, their eyes dull.Even the air was still.No wind, no birdsong,no heartbeat beneath the soil.When she reached the edge of the main road,she felt it clearly.The Flow was gone.---The City of Still HeartsThe sign at the city gates read: Haven.But there was no haven here.The buildings were perfect, clean, orderly.Children played without smiles.Couples walked hand in hand but never touched eyes.Everything functioned.Nothing lived.Liora entered the central square,expecting at least one soul to look at her.None did.She spoke softly,“Good morning.”No one answered.A market vendor sold fruit in silence,mechanicall
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