Unsettling Omen

Write a scene where an unsettling phenomenon is taken as an ill omen, building dread into the community.

Many ancient cultures valued interpreting omens as crucial signs from beyond. Invent an unforeseen occurrence or an uncommon sign that starts fueling fear among a small community or a group of friends. Detail the changes in the community’s behavior, how they cope with it, or if they confront the omen. The prompt invites you to delve into group psychology, superstition, fear and the resulting chaos.