[Accessing Voice Log #34532]
Date: 14th Nebulon, 3204 B.P
Subject: Unknown Survivor
Location: Lal Hadaf
Hey there, I’m recording this voice log to share what happened during that fateful day in Kar-chi and I am hopeful someone will find it to know what really happened. It was something out of a science fiction flick, but believe me, it was real, and it was terrifying.
So, I was going about my day, the usual hustle and bustle of the futuristic city. You know how it is with hovercrafts zipping around, people in a hurry, and all those bright lights. But then, I saw this man on a raggedy hovercycle, shouting about the end of the world. His words were unsettling, and I tried to ignore him, but there was an urgency in his voice that made me uneasy.
I continued on my way, trying to surprise my girlfriend in the neighboring city. I booked a hyper-speed Wrap Rail ticket and was excited about the plan. But then, out of nowhere, the ground shook violently, and chaos broke loose. It was as if the world was turning upside down.
Amidst the chaos, I noticed the man on the hovercycle had stopped shouting and was staring at the sky. And that’s when I saw it too – a dark red cloud rapidly approaching the city. But it wasn’t a cloud; it was a massive swarm of tiny insects, moving together like a living entity. I’d never seen anything like it, and it sent shivers down my spine.
People started running, trying to escape, but the swarm was too fast. It covered everything, including me. The sensation of those tiny creatures crawling all over me was something I can’t forget. The panic was overwhelming, and I felt powerless.
The swarm wreaked havoc on the city, and I saw buildings collapse, hovercrafts destroyed, and people engulfed by the ravenous horde. It was like something out of a nightmare. No one knew where they came from or why they were here. It felt like the world was coming to an end.
As suddenly as it arrived, the swarm disappeared, leaving behind devastation and despair. Nature suffered too, forests stripped bare, crops destroyed, and animals facing extinction. The aftermath was a scene of desolation.
Governments tried to maintain order, but it was difficult. People struggled to survive, and hope was scarce. The once-prosperous city now resembled a dystopian landscape.
In the midst of all this chaos, I couldn’t stop worrying about my girlfriend. I don’t know if she made it through or if she’s safe. It’s a constant source of anxiety and heartache.
The swarm event challenged everything we knew. Our advanced technology proved useless against it, and we were left to wonder if it was a cosmic warning or some unknown force. The questions are haunting.
Now, as a survivor in this shattered world, I hold on to hope, however fragile it may be. I know that we must rebuild and find a way to move forward. Love, resilience, and determination are what keep us going.
This event changed the world forever, and it’s a chapter that will never be forgotten. As I record this, I hope that someday, things will get better. We need to find strength in the darkest times, and that’s what I’ll strive for, even amidst uncertainty.
[End of Voice Log]
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