THE SILENCE FALLS ON ELARDUS PARK

A stillness rests upon Elardus Park, a place once teeming with the sounds of animal life. The trees, once vigorously reaching for the sky, now stand still, their leaves whispering in a gentle breeze. The pathways, previously paved, are bare. A solitary bird breaks the silence, a somber reminder of what was. What became of the forest's joy? Does