Shattered Promises
Chapter 1: The Gathering Storm The year was 2023, and the United States of America stood at the precipice of an economic catastrophe. Mounting debt, political gridlock, and waning global confidence had pushed the nation to the brink of default. For years, warnings had echoed through the halls of power, but they were dismissed as political posturing and fleeting concerns. Now, the reckoning was upon them. Chapter 2: A Fractured Nation As news of the impending default spread like wildfire, panic gripped the nation. The stock market plummeted, retirement accounts vanished, and businesses shuttered their doors. Unemployment skyrocketed, and families faced the harsh reality of financial ruin. The once-mighty nation was fractured along economic lines, with the rich clinging to their remaining wealth and the majority struggling to survive. Chapter 3: International Fallout The default resonated far beyond American shores, sending shockwaves through the global economy. Investors lost faith...