Downtown Seattle is reeling after a horrific event broadcast live earlier this evening, dubbed the “Blood Harvest Massacre.” Initial reports indicate a coordinated attack targeting the city’s primary blood banks, resulting in widespread panic and a severe disruption to the already fragile social order. The event, which unfolded over a period of approximately 90 minutes, has raised serious questions about the security protocols surrounding the city’s vital resource and the stability of its ruling council.

The attack began at precisely 7:15 PM PST, with multiple coordinated breaches of the Meridian Blood Bank and the Crimson Legacy facility. Security personnel, largely comprised of volunteer “Guardians,” were overwhelmed almost immediately. Live footage, captured by multiple independent news outlets (including this publication), showed a group identifying themselves as the “Red Collective” systematically eliminating all resistance. The Collective, a previously unknown extremist group, utilized specialized weaponry designed to rapidly drain blood from victims, leaving them comatose and ultimately lifeless.

“It was…utter chaos,” recounted Elias Vance, a security guard at the Crimson Legacy facility, speaking to this publication via satellite phone. “They moved with a terrifying efficiency. They weren’t just killing; they were *extracting*. You could see the life being siphoned out of them. It wasn’t a fight; it was a systematic eradication.”

The motives of the Red Collective remain unclear. Initial speculation points to a rejection of the current “blood-based economy” and a desire to dismantle the Council’s control. However, Council spokesperson, Councillor Thorne, issued a brief statement this evening, stating, “This is a deliberate act of terrorism designed to destabilize our society. We are deploying all available resources to apprehend the perpetrators and restore order. The Council will not be intimidated.”

Adding to the complexity of the situation, reports are emerging of increased violence in the city’s underbelly – a surge in desperate individuals attempting to secure their own blood supply. Local hospitals are reporting a dramatic increase in patients exhibiting symptoms consistent with severe blood deprivation.

The immediate aftermath has seen a city-wide curfew implemented and a state of emergency declared. The National Guard is being mobilized, though logistical challenges are already presenting themselves due to the city’s unique transportation infrastructure. The Council has announced a public appeal for information regarding the Red Collective, offering a substantial reward for credible leads. The coming days will undoubtedly be critical in determining the future of Seattle and its precarious existence.