Darkness swam before Shi Yu’s eyes, her consciousness fading as crimson blood trickled from the wound. The strength drained from her limbs, leaving her powerless to resist. Through a haze, she saw the man straddling her, fumbling with his belt. The stench of his sweat was overpowering. *Let it end,* she thought. *Just let me die…* Suddenly, a single gunshot shattered the silence, sending birds sca