The silence was the worst part.
In an era where our phones are extensions of our nervous systems—pinging with work emails, group chat drama, and breaking news—the simple feature of barring incoming calls has evolved from a convenience into a survival mechanism. barring calls
Elara reached into her bag. She felt the heavy, cold shape of the object she had spent three months scavenging parts for. It was an ugly thing, a Frankenstein monster of brass, wood, and taut string. A violation of the highest order. The silence was the worst part