Mike fell to the ground.
Hard.
The dust rose around him as kicks followed immediately.
His ribs screamed in pain.
His head throbbed.
"Please—listen—I don't—" he gasped.
Another kick silenced him.
Around him, people stood.
Watching.
No one stepped in.
No one helped.
His phone was snatched from his hand.
His body felt heavier with each passing second.
Pain.
Everywhere.
His voice broke as he cried out:
"Help me… please…"
But help never came.
Slowly…
His strength faded.
And as darkness began to take over…
Something inside him changed.