Almost Out of Hope

Kia Armas, Teacher

Sunbury Middle School, South Broken Delta

September 14, ██23

Many children here are showing signs of jaundice, unsurprising given the scarcity of food. Most available food is years past its expiration date. The only cultivable land we have is a few small garden plots at the school, where we can only plant beans. We've already lost two children this year. Michelle was attacked by a mutant wolf lurking near the fence. Although Vanessa and Maxie managed to kill the wolf, Michelle's infection had set in. Olivia fought desperately against despair, but ultimately, she gave up. Losing them is heart-wrenching, but it also means two fewer mouths to feed. This situation can't go on. I nearly begged the heartless men at Hearst Factory for help, only to receive bullets in response. Perhaps we should try the Eastern Railway Junction again for supplies.