[Tomorrows Problem]

The days passed without any new dungeon breaks, and for the first time in what felt like forever, life almost seemed… normal.

Amira’s eyesight, surprisingly, started to improve. At first, it was barely noticeable—just a slight clearing in the haze every now and then. But by the third day, she could see almost clearly again. Almost.

The blurriness hadn’t completely disappeared, but it also hadn’t gotten worse. It was just… there. A constant reminder of whatever the hell had happened to her that night.

“I still think you should see a doctor,” Stacy had insisted over breakfast.

“No way,” Amira had shot back, stuffing a piece of toast in her mouth. “What am I even supposed to say? ‘Hi, I awakened magic fire powers and now my eyesight’s wonky, help me out’?”

Kora had snorted. “She’s got a point. Pretty sure doctors don’t cover mystical fire blindness.”

That was how she ended up at the optometrist instead.

The doctor had checked her vision, asked her the usual questions, and in the end, prescribed her a pair of glasses. “Your vision isn’t terrible,” he had said, “but it’s just blurred enough to cause strain. These should help.”

So now, standing in front of the mirror in her room, Amira adjusted the black-framed glasses on her nose.

She looked… different.

Not bad, just different.

“Damn, nerd alert,” Ruby teased from behind her, leaning against the doorframe.

Amira shot her a glare through the mirror. “Say that again, and I’m setting your homework on fire.”

Ruby smirked. “Joke’s on you—I already forgot to do it.”

Amira rolled her eyes and turned around. “Where are the others?”

“Waiting for you outside,” Ruby said. “We’re all hanging out today, remember?”

Right. A break. A normal day. No dungeons. No fights.

Just them.

Amira grabbed her jacket, glancing at her reflection once more before heading out the door.

The city felt strangely peaceful as Amira and her friends wandered through the streets, the usual chaos of dungeon breaks absent for once. It was the first time in days that they could just be. No monsters, no adrenaline-fueled fights—just a normal day.

“I still can’t believe you actually got glasses,” Dave teased, taking a sip of his drink as they walked toward their usual lunch spot. “Makes you look smarter.”

Amira rolled her eyes. “I am smart, dumbass.”

Ruby smirked. “Yeah, but now you look it.”

“Whatever,” Amira muttered, adjusting the glasses on her nose. “At least I can see your ugly faces properly again.”

Sara laughed. “So, where are we eating?”

“Anywhere that serves a ridiculous amount of food,” Aiden said, stretching. “I’m starving.”

“I know a place,” Liam added. “It’s new, but I heard their portions are insane.”

That was all the convincing they needed.

They ended up at a small but lively restaurant, the smell of grilled meats and spices filling the air. The moment they sat down, they ordered enough food to feed an army.

“So,” Ruby said as they waited, propping her elbows on the table. “We actually get a break for once. No dungeons, no near-death experiences. Just us, food, and a day off.”

Amira leaned back in her chair, exhaling. “Yeah… feels weird.”

Dave chuckled. “You saying you miss the chaos?”

Amira hesitated. Did she? The rush of battle, the fire burning inside her—it had felt right. But the loss of control… the cost… that was something she didn’t miss.

She shrugged. “Let’s just say I’m enjoying this while it lasts.”

Their food arrived, and instantly, all conversation was replaced by the sounds of eating and the occasional groan of satisfaction.

“This is so good,” Aiden mumbled through a mouthful of food.

Sara rolled her eyes. “Swallow before you speak, caveman.”

They ate, laughed, and for a little while, it really did feel normal.

But in the back of Amira’s mind, she couldn’t shake the feeling that this peace wouldn’t last forever.

After stuffing themselves with enough food to last a week, the group decided to walk it off. They wandered through the city, stopping by random shops, grabbing snacks they definitely didn’t need, and even playing a few arcade games.

For the first time in a while, it felt normal. No monsters. No sudden fights. Just them being teenagers.

As the evening rolled in, they finally started heading home, the golden glow of the setting sun casting long shadows on the pavement.

“Man, that was fun,” Dave said, stretching his arms behind his head. “Kinda makes you forget how crazy this whole week has been.”

“Yeah,” Amira muttered, adjusting her glasses. “Almost too peaceful.”

Sara groaned. “Can you not jinx it?”

Ruby smirked. “She’s got a point. Every time we think we’re getting a break, something insane happens.”

Aiden shrugged. “Well, maybe we deserve some peace for once.”

They all stood there for a moment, as if silently daring the universe to prove them wrong.

But nothing happened. No sudden dungeon break. No mysterious threats. Just the soft hum of the city as the streetlights flickered on.

“Well,” Liam said, checking his phone, “I guess today really was just a normal day.”

One by one, they split off, each heading home.

By the time Amira reached her house, she was exhausted in the best way possible. The smell of dinner drifted through the air, but she wasn’t even hungry after how much she’d eaten earlier.

Kora was in the garage, tinkering with some new project, while Stacy sat on the couch, scrolling through her phone.

“Back already?” Stacy asked without looking up.

“Yeah,” Amira said, kicking off her shoes. “Had a good day.”

Stacy raised an eyebrow. “No near-death experiences?”

“Not even one.”

“Huh. Maybe the world isn’t ending.”

Amira snorted, heading toward her room. She flopped onto her bed, staring at the ceiling.

For the first time in days, she felt… okay.

Maybe things really were settling down.

Maybe—

Her phone buzzed.

A news alert.

BREAKING: Reports of sudden dungeon appearances in multiple cities worldwide. Authorities struggling to respond.

Amira sat up, heart pounding.

So much for peaceful.

Amira stared at her phone screen, rereading the headline.

Dungeons had appeared all over the world. But… nothing was coming out of them. No monsters. No destruction.

They were just there.

Menacing. Waiting.

Her phone buzzed again—a group call.

She barely had time to blink before Ruby’s voice burst through the speaker.

“Okay, what the hell is going on?!”

“I don’t know,” Sara said, her tone tense. “I saw the news too. The dungeons just showed up, but there’s no activity. No breaks. Nothing.”

“That’s what’s making this worse,” Dave muttered. “It’s like they’re just… watching us.”

Amira exhaled sharply, rubbing her temples. “Has anyone actually gone inside one?”

“Not yet,” Liam answered. “Authorities have them locked down, but people are freaking out. The government doesn’t know what to do because technically, nothing’s happening.”

“Yet,” Amira muttered.

A heavy silence followed.

That was the problem—yet.

“So… what do we do?” Aiden finally asked.

Amira didn’t have an answer.

But deep down, she had a feeling that whatever was coming next would make everything they’d faced before look like child’s play.

Amira sighed, flopping back onto her bed. "Well, that’s a tomorrow problem. I’m going to sleep."

“You’re just gonna ignore the fact that creepy-ass dungeons are chilling all over the world?” Ruby asked in disbelief.

“Yup.”

“Damn,” Dave muttered. “Wish I had that level of mental stability.”

Amira yawned. “Look, we can’t do anything about it tonight. So, unless one of those dungeons kicks my door down personally, I’m getting some damn sleep.”

Sara chuckled. “Honestly? She’s not wrong. We’re exhausted. If something happens, we’ll deal with it then.”

Aiden groaned. “Fine, but if we wake up to an apocalypse, I’m blaming you, Amira.”

“Noted. Goodnight.” Amira hung up before anyone could argue, tossing her phone onto her nightstand.

She closed her eyes, willing herself to relax.

But deep down, even as sleep started pulling her under, a thought nagged at the back of her mind.

Those dungeons weren’t just there for no reason.

Something was coming.

And next time, there wouldn’t be a peaceful day to hide behind.

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