The War of the World - The Work of Fifteen Days
Imagine, if you will, the shock of stepping out from your home, expecting to see familiar streets and buildings, only to be confronted by an alien world. This is the disorienting experience our protagonist faces, the once-comforting scenery of Sheen replaced by the "weird and lurid" aftermath of Martian destruction. Our narrator emerges from his temporary haven to face a transformed and terrifying landscape. This chapter delves into the profound sense of displacement and vulnerability that pe...