Civilians

Mass hysteria ensued. Shortages came shortly after.
Civilians were told to evacuate, but the roads were sealed.

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They had to get out of their cars and move barefoot, carrying only the essentials they could muster.
Regime had done its job by providing the information, but they could have done more.

This week's prompt is: “civilians"

Friday 27th February 2026... it's ZapFic50Friday! Write a story in PRECISELY 50 words.