A short story here... Just read and let me know what you think? I haven't concluded the story just going with the flow.
The erratic nature of the power supply left the entire city in the lurch and this seemed to be a frequent occurrence. In spite of pleadings to curb global warming people paid no heed to the warnings and this brought about the swarm ….
The beginning was when the entire country was wiped out in darkness and stampedes all over going on well into the night. Headlights of passing vehicles were the only source of light as generators were giving way because of the scarcity of fuel available. Every living being was being held hostage because of the “no power and no water” adage. No rainfall = less electricity = no water = no produce = malnutrition. The crops were in a mess, pets were getting crazed, and livestock was dropping dead by the minute. Drought was at an all time high. Neighboring countries pitched in, but this deluge was gaining momentum across countries, slowly and surely.
The countries that were feeling the pinch were the poor and developing nations. In addition to this travail, every form of communication was playing truant. Phone lines were torn to shreds, cell phones on a downer because of the paucity of electricity to charge them, internet was hit, radio frequency and other modes of communication was impossible.
Across these countries in dilemma there was another stream of havoc exploding as a tsunami seemed to be on the horizon creating panic among people who were running helter-skelter to save themselves from disaster. They tried to carry some of their belongings but could not and had to fight for their lives instead. Even the sophisticated equipment couldn’t stand the wrath of nature. The sea was rising and the waves splashing dangerously close to the main town far away from the sea shore. Jay walkers, vehicles, houses… everything and every being was pulled into the swarm. Survival was the punch line and trying to ride the disaster was the need in everyone’s mind. Parents holding onto their children for dear life, families trying to stay together, students holding onto each other, colleagues in offices clinging onto each other for comfort and solace…. everyone trying to fight this force not wanting to give into this horror. Within the hour the entire city was submerged, and there seemed to be no let up. Water was everywhere and inching across to the other cities, slowly and dangerously. By the end of the day people evacuated their houses with their important papers and tried to brave the fury. Some ran, some perched on their cars, trucks, and trains, anything but couldn’t save themselves from the earthquake that hit them so fast. Many climbed trees and rooftops but plunged down into the eerie sea of death. By the end of the week the entire country was a mass of water and floating bodies – no one was spared.
In another continent, a group of young lads were discussing the unfortunate circumstances of the few countries that had gone under – many drought ridden and the rest water ravaged. They wanted to help and were making plans to provide any form of
To be continued...............
The erratic nature of the power supply left the entire city in the lurch and this seemed to be a frequent occurrence. In spite of pleadings to curb global warming people paid no heed to the warnings and this brought about the swarm ….
The beginning was when the entire country was wiped out in darkness and stampedes all over going on well into the night. Headlights of passing vehicles were the only source of light as generators were giving way because of the scarcity of fuel available. Every living being was being held hostage because of the “no power and no water” adage. No rainfall = less electricity = no water = no produce = malnutrition. The crops were in a mess, pets were getting crazed, and livestock was dropping dead by the minute. Drought was at an all time high. Neighboring countries pitched in, but this deluge was gaining momentum across countries, slowly and surely.
The countries that were feeling the pinch were the poor and developing nations. In addition to this travail, every form of communication was playing truant. Phone lines were torn to shreds, cell phones on a downer because of the paucity of electricity to charge them, internet was hit, radio frequency and other modes of communication was impossible.
Across these countries in dilemma there was another stream of havoc exploding as a tsunami seemed to be on the horizon creating panic among people who were running helter-skelter to save themselves from disaster. They tried to carry some of their belongings but could not and had to fight for their lives instead. Even the sophisticated equipment couldn’t stand the wrath of nature. The sea was rising and the waves splashing dangerously close to the main town far away from the sea shore. Jay walkers, vehicles, houses… everything and every being was pulled into the swarm. Survival was the punch line and trying to ride the disaster was the need in everyone’s mind. Parents holding onto their children for dear life, families trying to stay together, students holding onto each other, colleagues in offices clinging onto each other for comfort and solace…. everyone trying to fight this force not wanting to give into this horror. Within the hour the entire city was submerged, and there seemed to be no let up. Water was everywhere and inching across to the other cities, slowly and dangerously. By the end of the day people evacuated their houses with their important papers and tried to brave the fury. Some ran, some perched on their cars, trucks, and trains, anything but couldn’t save themselves from the earthquake that hit them so fast. Many climbed trees and rooftops but plunged down into the eerie sea of death. By the end of the week the entire country was a mass of water and floating bodies – no one was spared.
In another continent, a group of young lads were discussing the unfortunate circumstances of the few countries that had gone under – many drought ridden and the rest water ravaged. They wanted to help and were making plans to provide any form of
To be continued...............
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Those not affected saying "Oh how dreadful", and "we must do something" but all they manage is wringing their hands...
But then, "there is always someone who will help, but unfortunately I'm busy just now..."