Synopsis

The air hung thick with unspoken dread. It was Maya’s first negotiation since the unthinkable had happened – since the militia leader had seized the retreat, holding everyone captive. She stood at the makeshift table, the weight of responsibility pressing down on her. Across from her sat the militia leader, his eyes cold and assessing. This wasn't a boardroom; it was a cage. Yet, Maya held her ground. She had to. The lives of everyone held captive rested on her ability to navigate this imp