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It isn’t long before Erica’s paranoia spirals into active violence. After witnessing a brutal murder while shopping, she instinctively uses her firearm to defend herself. This act of violence sets off a chain of events as she becomes embroiled in the underground crime scene in New York, feeling empowered by her new persona as a protector of the innocent.
Her newfound confidence emboldens her to take decisive action against the thugs that plague the city, killing two robbers on a subway without remorse. As Erica gains notoriety for her 'heroic' acts against crime, the public begins to rally around her, seeing her as a symbol of hope in an increasingly chaotic environment.