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This! This can't be possible! What's wrong? Is the timeline speeding up? Because of me and my actions? I thought that was just some sci-fi nonsense.
Eli looked at me, I could tell from his gaze that he had guessed the same thing. I sighed and looked at Jason, my gaze as serious as possible.
“What's going on? Who are you and how do you know the world is about to end?” Jason asked. I could tell from his voice that there was a seed of belief within him which was a good sign.
“I can't tell you how I know, you'll just have to take my word for it.” I began. I stood up and began to walk around, arranging my thoughts.
“It was supposed to begin a month from now, exactly thirty days. The humidity of earth will suddenly increase, the temperature skyrocketing. The space research centers confirmed that the ozone layer had mutated, filtering in UV rays that have evolved and causing serious damage to earth. This was the first sign.”
“But we found the changes first!” Jason said absentmindedly. I could tell that he still had doubts but he was interested in hearing my story.
“Just because you found something first doesn't mean that thing is the origin. The UV rays are what is causing everything else to go haywire and it wasn't until it was too late anyone found out. The damage has already begun, all what your company found is just the effect.”
“This…. If this is true, our follow up research has been pointing us in the wrong direction all this while! I have to tell them!”
“You can't, it's too late.” I said and Eli and Jason looked at me with furrowed brows,
“What do you mean? There is still time.”
“It's an illusion, in truth, earth has been condemned since the UV rays began filtering in. The changes in climate and geography are the first effects, the next, is the death and reanimation of humans. This is what truly signified the beginning of the end.”
Eli and Jason stared at me with wide eyes. Eli knew nothing of this, hence the reaction.
“By reanimation of the dead, do you mean…”
“Yes, zombies. But we called them shamblers, because whenever they moved, they left everything in their wake in shambles.”
“This,...this is a joke right? This can't be serious. How do you even know this?” Jason asked, but although his words said one thing, from the droplets in his forehead and the slight increase in breathing pace, I could tell he wasn't taking my words for granted.
“It gets worse.”
“Is that even possible?” Eli asked and I looked at him with a sad smile.
“Unfortunately it is. In the following months, earth deteriorated exponentially until it became a total death planet. From natural resources to nature itself, they all mutated to become things that are the very bane of living existence. It was like that was their sole aim.”
“There was one good thing though, or at least it should have been a good thing if not for the fact that it was given to humans.”
“The anomalies?” Eli asked, I knew he had pieced a few things together himself from the little he knew and what I've said now. I smiled at him,
“Yes. Anomalies. The mutated virus that caused the death of almost eighty percent of humanity became a blessing to those that survived. The general masses among them gained cell resilience, making them better than humans before the apocalypse. And a few among them transcended, evolving into what we called anomalies.”
“Anomalies?” Jason asked,
“Yes. Humans that were as fast as high speed trains, or as strong as ten men out together. Some were even better, wielding the elements like they were in a fantasy world. And some were even greater than that, these ones were called special anomalies and their powers were on a different level.”
“Wow, if this is true, then we gave a fighting chance, all hope is not lost after all.” Jason's change in emotions and expressions made it seem like he was watching a soap opera, one moment he was optimistic and the next he was down. And now, when he thought this would end on a good note, I douse his hopes.
“No, these abilities only made us last a bit longer. Because after battling with nature for resources, humanity began to fight each other for what was left. They fought until no one was left.”
The room became silent and I waited for Jason to process his thoughts. This was a lot for anyone and I was surprised he listened this long.
“Jason, the world is about to end, if you come with me, I can guarantee your survival.” I urged, reaching out towards Jason and for a moment, I could see his hesitation. I could tell that he was seriously considering it.
Suddenly, the phone rang and Jason picked it up. He spoke into the phone for a bit before hanging up. He paused for a bit before sighing,
“Mr…”
“Johanne, just Johanne.” I said. “This is my younger brother, Elias.” I gestured towards Eli.
“Mr Johanne, I'm sure you have good intentions, but I can't just leave everything behind based on… a stranger coming to my office to tell me about the future. I'm a man of science.”
“But…” Eli tried to speak but Jason cut him short,
“Sorry, that was my boss just now. I have somewhere else to be, so if you don't mind, I'll see you to the door.”
I gestured for Eli not to say anything. Instead, I reached into my pocket and through there, into my dimensional storage. I pulled out a communication device, one that was currently an antique but will become popular later in the apocalypse when electricity and communications get cut off.
“Take this,” I gave the device to Jason, “you will be asked to do a deep dive into the earth. When you are in trouble, speak your coordinates into this device. That will be your only chance to live.”
“What do you mean?” Jason asked as he took the device but I ignored him. I walked out of the office with Eli. The moment I closed the door, I grabbed Eli and traveled out of there.
“Things are moving faster than I thought,” I said to Eli as he wretched out his guts. “We need to hasten up, there's one more person we need to acquire.”
“Who?” Eli asked,
“This one is quite popular. Her name is Laramie Delway, I called her Lara in the future but currently, she is the only daughter of the governor.”
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Chapter 46
Strengthening Bonds and Dividing Roles The morning sun cast a soft, golden light over the camp, filtering through the trees and reflecting off the makeshift buildings that now made up our sanctuary. Though small and humble, this place was beginning to feel like a stronghold, a last line of defense against the chaos that raged outside. But a stronghold needed more than walls. It needed structure, roles, and people ready to defend it with every ounce of strength they had.The recent attacks, along with our discovery of the serum, had made it clear that we couldn’t rely on chance or hope. If we were going to protect what we’d built, we needed to organize—each person playing their part to ensure that when the next threat came, we’d be ready.I stood in the center of camp, a map spread out on a table in front of me. The others had gathered around: Hana, Eli, Dr. Reese, and Morgan, along with several of the new recruits who’d joined us in recent weeks. Each face held a mix of resolve and un
Chapter 45
Medical BreakthroughThe smell of antiseptic lingered heavily in the air, mixing with the ever-present scent of fear that seemed to permeate the medical bay. I could see it in the hollow stares of the survivors who milled around the infirmary, their faces pale and eyes haunted. They knew that once infection took hold, there was nothing to do but wait for the inevitable. A slow descent, ending in a transformation into something unrecognisable—a monster.But that hopelessness was exactly why we were here now. If there was even a chance to change the course of infection, to find some kind of solution, it was worth every risk. And Dr. Reese, our resident medic, might have finally found the key.Reese stood by a table covered in medical equipment and vials of strange, murky liquid, his face drawn but determined. The doctor was an older man, with silver hair cropped short and eyes that seemed to have seen more than they should. He didn’t speak much, but when he did, it was with the certaint
Chapter 44
Encounter with the Cult of the AwakenedThe day was unseasonably warm as we trekked through the wasteland, our boots kicking up dust that clung to the dry air. Hana walked ahead, her gaze fixed on the horizon, with Eli and Morgan following close behind, alert and ready. We were scouting a rumored safe zone to the south—a lead Morgan had picked up from a trader who’d passed through days ago. If the trader was right, the place could have shelter, even stockpiles of water.We reached a clearing, where a small compound sat nestled against the rocks. But as we approached, something felt... wrong. A heavy silence hung in the air, thicker than usual, almost oppressive. I stopped, signaling for the others to halt as we took in the scene.The compound was oddly pristine, its walls painted with symbols that looked like a twisted fusion of religious icons and geometric patterns, each one centered around an eye. At the front gate, two figures stood guard, clad in robes embroidered with the same s
Chapter 43
A New Power EmergesThe night air was crisp as I walked alone through the perimeter of our sanctuary, letting my thoughts settle after the intense mission at the bunker. We’d secured the supplies we needed, but my mind was restless. There was a heaviness that lingered, the shadows of past battles and the ominous sense that greater challenges lay ahead.I closed my eyes, focusing on the space around me, feeling the familiar hum of energy that had become second nature. My spatial domain had always been a part of me, a constant pulse in the background of my awareness. But tonight, something felt... different.A faint tremor sparked deep within, an unfamiliar sensation, like a flicker of electricity jolting through my veins. The power felt stronger, denser, as if it had grown in intensity, shifting from a steady current to a raging river. I drew in a deep breath, grounding myself as I let the energy spread, expanding my domain further than I’d ever dared.As I did, time itself seemed to s
Chapter 42
Securing the BunkerThe air inside the bunker was heavy, thick with the stench of decay and mildew. Darkness clung to every corner, broken only by the faint beams of our flashlights cutting through the gloom. Our footsteps echoed off the walls, too loud in the oppressive silence, a constant reminder that any wrong move could alert whatever was hiding in the shadows.“We need to keep this tight,” I whispered, gesturing for Hana and Eli to flank me while Morgan covered the rear. Every nerve in my body was on edge, senses sharpened by the knowledge that we were trespassing in a place that hadn’t seen light—or life—in a long time.We moved cautiously down the main corridor, the walls lined with cracked tiles and patches of mold, evidence of years of neglect. Storage rooms branched off on either side, some doors ajar, revealing shelves stacked with cans, boxes, and forgotten crates. Supplies—exactly what we’d come for—but none of us dared move just yet. This bunker had the same feeling as
Chapter 41
The Resource DilemmaThe early morning haze settled over the sanctuary, and with it, an uneasy silence. I stood in the supply depot, taking stock of what little remained. Shelves that once held row upon row of rations and water purifiers were now close to bare. Despite our best efforts to ration, the supplies we had carefully hoarded were disappearing faster than I’d anticipated.The reason was simple—our numbers were growing. Every day, it seemed, we encountered new survivors, each one desperate for a safe haven. While every face we saved was another chance at rebuilding, it was also another mouth to feed, another body to protect. Resources that were once enough for a small team were now stretched thin, and it was only a matter of time before we’d hit a breaking point.I ran a hand over my face, the weight of our situation settling heavily on my shoulders. As I glanced up, I saw Hana walking in, her expression as grim as mine.“You see the numbers?” I asked, though I already knew the
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