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Chloe:
You know what I have noticed. People no longer smile. There is so much fear and grief in the world. We hear of people dying every day. It is getting harder and harder to buy food every day. Inflation is out of control. People are afraid. Social norms and kindness are becoming rare. The latest Chemical attack in London shows the world is getting out of control. We do not even have to look as far as New York. We can look at the village I live in. It's becoming like the Wild West. Just the other day, people stormed into an electrical shop and looted the shop in broad daylight. They just walked past the owner. People get openly mugged on the streets. People fight in supermarkets. A cashier was attacked because the customer did not have the money. Where will this end? It's so depressing.

Pope Stephen X:
The world is in chaos and the people have turned their back on the Church. The Church has done nothing to help people. I have done nothing. When I became the Pope, I started reading the Bible again. I started praying for the first time in years. For decades, I was like a lost sheep. I had so many doubts about my faith. I pushed God from my life. Today I broke down crying when I was praying. I prayed to God that he would forgive me for my lack of faith. I prayed that he would accept me back as one of his children. I begged him to give me the strength and the courage to be the Pope and to help the world get through these trying times. I wanted to be an instrument of God here on earth. There was just so much misery in the world, that I did not know where to start.

Father Darby:
The world has lost its mind. People have stopped caring. So many people are suffering. So many people have lost the life and comfort that they had. Everyone has lost loved ones due to "the great disappearance, the virus of natural disasters. Many have lost their homes and are living in the tent towns. Things are getting worse every day. People are tired and frustrated from all the bad news and wonder what will happen next. I never had a problem being a priest before. Maybe that was because I lived in a cosy village where people had a good life. Being part of a church was something they supported. They wore their best clothes every Sunday and smiled during mass. Either this was an act or they have given up on God. They have enough daily worries and do not have time to think about the spiritual side of life. It is harder to see God in the way the world is becoming. We are living in hell.

Andrew:
I have told the few police that are left in my district to always be armed and ready to use their guns. Half my staff has left because our pay has been unstable. Sometimes we get paid and more and more often we do not get our paychecks. The government has no money and they cannot get loans. The world economy is in a mess. Society is in a mess. I know the people in my village have become brainless. They think that it is fine to rob and be violent with each other. When I observe people, I see them arguing with each other, attacking each other and just being mean. People are blaming the government and each other for all the problems we have now. They refuse to take responsibility for themselves. They expect the government to send them aid and benefits. I do admire the ones in the crises we are in who work hard and try to make money out of people's sufferings. This is usually selling food on the black market or even selling drugs to help people forget their misery. At least these people are taking responsibility for their lives. As the chief of police, I am like the King here since the government have no longer any say in matters. I instructed my staff that it is fine to shoot people if they break the law. People are like dogs, sometimes they need a firm hand.

VTT Global News:
Amid unprecedented chaos and suffering, a mysterious prophet has risen to prominence, delivering a message that has captivated the hearts and minds of millions around the world. Against the backdrop of natural disasters, the Mortalis-X virus, terror, and war, this enigmatic figure claims to herald the imminent arrival of a saviour. The self-proclaimed prophet, whose identity remains shrouded in mystery, emerged seemingly out of nowhere, captivating audiences with an aura of divine conviction. His message, delivered through impassioned speeches and disseminated via various media, insists that the tumultuous events unfolding across the globe are harbingers of divine intervention. As millions grapple with the devastation wrought by natural disasters, the relentless Mortalis-X virus, and the specter of terror and war, the prophet's words offer a glimmer of hope amid the despair. The promise of a saviour said to possess the power to bring an end to the suffering and restore peace, has resonated deeply with those seeking solace in these troubled times. Social media platforms and virtual congregations are abuzz with the prophet's message, and followers are swelling in numbers as people look for answers and a beacon of hope amid the seemingly insurmountable challenges facing humanity.

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