"We humans are the greatest of Earth's parasites"
- Martin H. Fischer
There are many stories of a bright future. Of a world, one world, united in a common cause, whether it is a greater threat or a desire to flourish.
A panorama of images can be seen. A group of warriors, fighting off an invading horde. Scientists, succeeding at fusion. A harmonious society: a utopia.
Those stories ignore one basic, irrevocable truth.
The truth is this:
Most humans will do anything to further their own, to survive.
The image shifts. It's Moscow, but changed. A city with nothing but barracks and soldiers in sight.
London. A metal-covered city, pumping out weaponised monstrosities.
New York. A mess of skyscrapers, with dark security drones hanging in the air.
This is one such story.
The image moves into the void.
This is a future I've dreamt.
But this is more than a story.
This is a warning.
A warning of the direction that humanity has tilted towards.
If we continue on this path heedlessly, we will end in ruin.
So take note. Take heed. And follow me on this journey of exploration.
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A/N:
Hello, this is Checkmate here, coming to you with a story that's been stewing in my brain for quite a long while. I won't spoil too much here (it is only the very brief introduction to the setting, after all), but if you're uncomfortable with political or graphic content, I'd suggest you stay far away. Otherwise, sit back, relax, and let me take you to the future.
- Checkmate
Oh, and special thanks to @MaskedDet for beta reading this for me.f
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Science FictionThis is a story of the future, of how humanity may end up. Warnings: This book contains both political and (unfortunately) what may come off as tinfoil hat theories. It also contains quite graphic content. If any of these things are not to your tas...
