The arena fell into a rare, breathtaking silence as the lights dimmed—a hush so deep it felt almost sacred, as if every heartbeat in the room had suddenly learned to move in unison. Thousands of people, moments earlier buzzing with anticipation, now sat frozen in place. Conversations stopped mid-sentence. Phones lowered. Even the restless shifting of feet disappeared. In that stillness, time itself seemed to hesitate.
13 December, 2025 8 min read
