Using descriptive language and vivid imagery, write a fictional story about a protagonist who must embark on a perilous journey to save their town from an earthquake of catastrophic proportions. Explore the emotional and physical toll of the character's journey, and consider how they are impacted by the destruction and chaos around them. Be sure to include moments of tension, suspense, and hope as the character battles against the forces of nature to protect the people they love.
This prompt doesn't seem malicious.