Wednesday: The Storm Rages On
The winds howled like a living thing, lashing against the walls of the cabin with relentless fury. Every wooden beam groaned under the assault, the very foundation trembling as if the earth itself was uncertain. In the root cellar, Jas and Roman braced against the small wooden support they'd wedged into place, holding their breath with every gust. Milagro curled protectively around Stormy, the dog’s ears twitching, both creatures eerily still, sensing something beyond human understanding.
Then Jas saw it.
A glow, flickering between the cracks of the cellar door. Not the ordinary flash of lightning, but something else. A pulse, rhythmic, deliberate, painting the sky in unnatural patterns—jagged lines intersecting in impossible angles, shifting as if the heavens themselves were rewriting.
Ivy Mae gasped.
“That’s from the dream,” she whispered, barely able to form the words. “It’s exactly like the dream.”
Roman’s fingers clenched around the wooden beam. “The dreams... they warned us.”
Silence thickened in the cellar, heavier than the storm outside. Then, from the farthest corner, a faint glow. A forgotten tablet, long dead, flickered to life as if responding to the storm’s energy. Jas reached for it cautiously, fingers trembling. The screen, glitching and stuttering, displayed a series of breaking news headlines, scattered like a dying signal trying to push through.
A thread. A warning. A final, desperate message from the world they had lost.
⚠️ X THREAD: THE STORM RAGES ON ⚠️
(Pinned by @SurvivorZeta)
🚨 GLOBAL EMERGENCY ALERT: A worldwide anomaly is intensifying. Unexplained atmospheric disturbances recorded in every hemisphere. Scientists baffled. Governments silent. #TheStormRagesOn
🔴 BREAKING: Entire U.S. government collapses following mass resignations and military defections. Incoming administration claims emergency powers. Civil unrest skyrocketing.
🔵 Germany’s leadership crumbles amid scandal. Parliament in lockdown. Rumors of coup attempt spread online.
⚠️ Reports from Syria confirm Bashar al-Assad’s regime has been toppled. New militant factions seize control. Borders closed. Evacuations halted.
🔥 Temperature records SHATTERED—the planet is now 1.5°C hotter than ever before. Ecosystems collapsing. Mega-fires spreading uncontrollably.
🚨 Ukraine War escalates: New offensives launched overnight. Reports of chemical attacks surface. NATO response uncertain.
🛑 Middle East in crisis: Multiple nations on the brink of war following the October 7 attacks. Israeli airstrikes intensify. Regional powers mobilizing.
💥 China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea form new military pact, dubbed ‘The Dark Quad.’ U.S. intelligence warns of coordinated cyberwarfare attacks.
🦠 Pandemic Resurgence? WHO confirms new virus mutations spreading rapidly. Governments downplaying risks. Hospitals reaching capacity.
⛽ Energy crisis cripples Europe: Blackouts reported in multiple cities. Gas reserves dangerously low. Governments scrambling for solutions.
📉 China’s economy collapses: Real estate markets implode. Banking restrictions tighten. Global markets react.
🚨 WORLDWIDE PROTESTS ERUPT—people demand answers. Leaders remain silent.
Jas scrolled through the thread, heart hammering. Each post felt like a transmission from the past, a last-ditch attempt to make sense of the unraveling world before it was swallowed whole. The final comment sent a chill down their spine.
@LastWitness | 6 months ago
"This isn’t just a storm. It’s a warning. The sky is speaking. Are we listening?"
The screen flickered one last time and died.
Ivy Mae met their gazes, her voice barely above a whisper. “What if this storm… isn’t just weather?”
Outside, the winds screamed. The sky pulsed. The dream was becoming real.
And then—just when they thought they were grasping the edge of the truth:
⚠️ LEAKED MEMO: U.S. GOVERNMENT'S RESPONSE ⚠️
[Classified - Eyes Only]
From: White House National Security Council
To: All Department Heads
Date: 03/29/2025
Subject: Immediate Economic and National Security Measures
1. U.S. Dollar Crisis
Immediate devaluation of the U.S. Dollar to 4.44 to the Canadian Dollar.
Emergency tariffs on all non-essential imports effective immediately.
Stock markets to be temporarily suspended to prevent panic.
2. Critical Infrastructure Defense
Strategic military assets to be reallocated for immediate internal use.
Federal agencies to prioritize cybersecurity protocols due to heightened threats from foreign actors.
Public announcement to follow, but information is to be contained to avoid nationwide panic.
3. Civil Unrest Protocols
Active engagement with local law enforcement to monitor and suppress escalating protest activities.
Coordination with private contractors for crowd control and emergency containment.
Full lockdown procedures in place for all major metropolitan areas.
4. Communications Blockage
Immediate control of media outlets to limit misinformation.
Classified communications to remain secure. All media must follow established guidelines.
5. Storm Anomaly
Unexplained atmospheric disruptions are to be monitored.
Immediate activation of FEMA shelters as a precautionary measure.
Civilian evacuation of coastal areas underway due to rising dangers.
6. The Next Phase
Final stages of the contingency plan are being enacted.
Expect further announcements regarding national lockdown and potential evacuations.
End of Memo.
The Reality Sets In:
The memo was real. The storm was no accident. And the world as they knew it was slipping through their fingers.