The announcement of Asteroid Risca's imminent collision with Earth sent shockwaves reverberating across the globe. Governments scrambled to maintain order amidst the growing sense of panic and despair. In the United States, Congress swiftly passed the Impact Preparation Security and Stabilization Act (IPSSA). This sweeping legislation enacted stringent measures aimed at ensuring societal stability in the face of impending catastrophe.
IPSSA imposed a ban on firearm trade and production, implemented strict economic controls, and mandated the redirection of resources towards critical survival preparations. Similar legislative actions were mirrored worldwide as nations raced against time to brace themselves for the impact.
Despite these efforts, societal norms began to unravel under the weight of impending doom. A new phenomenon emerged—dubbed "Bucket Listers"—where people abandoned their usual responsibilities and careers to pursue long-held dreams and desires before the inevitable end. The psychological toll of knowing the world's impending fate manifested in dramatic spikes in suicide rates. As communities grappled with existential dread, the global economy ground to a halt.
Oil imports ceased, leaving nations like the United States reliant solely on its Strategic Petroleum Reserve. With commercial fuel supplies dwindling, access to gasoline became restricted to military and law enforcement, rendering civilian vehicles abandoned on streets and highways, silent witnesses to a civilization on the brink of collapse.
The fabric of society strained as survival instincts overrode established norms, pushing humanity into uncharted territories of fear and uncertainty. Governments struggled to maintain order amidst the rising tide of despair, while people around the world grappled with the enormity of what lay ahead on September 11, 2024—the day Asteroid Risca would alter life on Earth forever.
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The Rick! The Jessica!! Then The Risca!!!
Fiksi IlmiahAs an asteroid hurtles toward Earth, a young couple's relationship is pushed to its limits. While scientists and world leaders scramble to save humanity, Rick and Jessica must confront their own demons and find their way back to each other. Set agai...
