The afternoon sun cast long, amber shadows across the winding asphalt of the rural highway, a stretch of road so desolate that Victoria often felt she was the only person left in the world. She maintained a steady pace, her hands relaxed on the steering wheel, until the sudden, piercing strobe of blue and red lights shattered the tranquility. As she pulled her vehicle to the shoulder, she felt a flicker of confusion that quickly morphed into a cold, sharp… Continue Reading ⬇️