Diction Piece

Just like that, the city was engulfed in water. It came out of nowhere. The only warning was the towering shadow coming from the tsunami. It was as if the whole city was frozen. Many cars and people were left stranded, and flailing in the water. We tried to desert the city as quickly and swiftly as possible. But there was no use. It was the end of the road.

It was pure chaos. People were thrusting themselves as hard as they could into the tall buildings but they doors were sealed in order to not get water intruding into the building. All there was to do was wait. Eventually the water will ooze its way out. Right?