I settled my gaze on the broken phone and the frenzied mob. I spoke with a calm that belied the turmoil within, "Enjoy your destruction. I only hope you'll be as pleased when the time comes to compensate for it, and let's see if you'll still be standing or if you'll be begging me for mercy."
Undeterred by my warnings, they redoubled their efforts, and their excitement fueled the destruction.
Someone took it upon themselves to destroy the antiques I had cherished for years and kept safe in my locker, reducing both the treasures and the locker to unrecognizable states.
Their fervor only grew as they continued their rampage, pausing only to engage with the audience watching the live broadcast.
"Guys, does this not bring you solace? Does it bring you joy?"
"A woman who barters her dignity for wealth dares to hoard such treasures."
"She doesn't deserve these treasures!"
"Keep watching, everyone. Your attention fuels our quest for justice, turning this bitch's home into the garbage dump she deserves."
I watched as this pack of rabid wolves destroyed everything in their path, making no move to stop them.