CHAPTER 9: Rise of the Shatterglass Scallywags

THE MAGNIFICENT PIGLETS OF PIGLETSVILLE

All along this descent into darkness, no one seemed to notice the most sweet and beautiful voice of the Squigglesprouts eerily absent; even the brightest days seemed devoid of radiance. The pressure mounted as the disappearance of beloved piglets continued. Each absence deepened the fear, pushing those who resisted into shadows, seeking shelter from the menacing murk. Conversations simmered in hushed tones, questioning the once-relied-upon beacons of truth in the news. The very fabric of their understanding was fraying, leaving them adrift in an ocean of uncertainty.