It was cold and dark in the apartment. The weather outside is raging in ice, hail, and rain. I was lying on the couch, in my cat onesie, watching the news.
"A strange phenomenon is occurring all around the world. One disaster after another appeared, from China's earthquakes, America's blizzards, and Africa's floods. Scientists, as well as every meteorologist, are trying to figure out why this is happening."
I point the remote to the TV to change to different channels.
"— we are experiencing an all-time low of -10 degrees Celsius. Expect the temperatures to drop even further—"
"—board of education has just announced that all classes will be on hold till further notices—"
"—Bundle up tonight, America. It is going to be a freezing season—"
"—Yes, I believe a strange phenomenon will occur tonight. We don't understand ourselves what exactly it could be, but our readings have been fluctuating in extreme levels—"
PING! PING! PING!
My phone notification rings next to me. A "new message" notification pops up: Hey, I'm running a bit late. Looks like a big event is happening on the highway. Some blue circle light at the front. I'll let you know when I get close.
My brows furrow before grabbing my phone to send a quick reply: Okay. Be careful. The news says the weather is gonna get bad.
Just then, my phone pings again for a new notification.
You have 1 new message:
Marianne, this is yourself sending you a warning. Our world will turn into chaos on November 12, 2024, 10pm. Please, if you're reading this, please download this file. It is a list of events and instructions that can help you overcome the disasters you will encounter. I don't have much time, but if you need proof, then the secret passcode is DONTFORGETPEEW33 . FYI, be wary of Ho Hyun-cho, he's a regressor and strong one at that. And find her as soon as you can. Before the fifth scenario begins.
My warning bells are ringing loudly in my head. I odd yet believable message from my future self is bizarre and scary. I quickly look at the time: 9:50pm.
The TV in front of me changed, and the sirens and red warning sign pops up on the screen: EMERGENCY-CODE RED: Please evacuate as soon as possible.
DANGER LEVEL: INTERNATIONAL---
The words abruptly change: WORLD LEVEL
Without a second to waste, I look at the zip file that says: Primrose SYSTEM, Unlimited MB. I hit the download button.
All of a sudden, wires slither out of my phone's charging port. I scream when they attach themselves all over my body until I find myself floating in my apartment. Lights pass through them and into my body. A burst of information, images, and all sorts of things began to flash in my mind and eyes. I screamed, I cried, and I fell down in pain as the information being downloaded into me was being processed. I could not even begin to understand what I was seeing. All I knew was the pain coursing through my body.
I collapse on the floor as the pain grows stronger and stronger. Tears escape my eyes. I was on the verge of what I assumed was my death when I saw the timer ( that I had not noticed) began to count down.
5... 4...3...2...1
It was 10 pm. A display pops out of nowhere, floating in midair like a game display: COMMENCING JUDGMENT DAY
Blue light beams down on me, and the next thing I know, I black out.