The Silence after the End

Describe a post-apocalyptic world where the absence of sound has become the defining feature.

What does a world sound like when industrial noises, chatter of people, and the hustle of cities have vanished? In a silent apocalyptic world, how does this affect the survivors’ behavior, communication, and overall perception of each other and their environment? This prompt explores the themes of silence, absence, adaptation and the impact of a silent world on social and individual structures.