apocalypse

In the bleak, candle-lit underbelly of Istanbul, Professor Robert Langdon had found himself entangled in a new mystic enigma. A cryptic message, smeared in a blend of ash and blood, was signed by the notorious and enigmatic Zobrist. The message hinted at the imminent apocalypse, a word that sent a shiver down Langdon's spine. His vast knowledge in symbology told him that Zobrist's real masterpiece, a devastating virus, laid hidden somewhere in this monumental city.

In the desolate aftermath of the superflu pandemic, the world lay in ruins, reminiscent of Stephen King's much acclaimed novel, The Stand, where civilization had become a mere echo of a forgotten era. Our protagonist, Jane, a simple grocery clerk until the plague, now found herself standing amidst the wreckage. However, she was not alone. A black crow perched nearby, its eyes holding an uncanny intelligence.