Extract from Thandi H. Dlamini's diary, year 2058:

"I never thought this day would ever come. The day when every male on the planet ceased to exist. It's absolutely mind-boggling. The words convey meaning, yet lack true coherence. While all the women celebrated this accomplishment, I harbored a deep resentment. A resentment so intense that it drove me to betray those I once trusted wholeheartedly. I am left with no one to rely on, not even my own mother. I feel lost in this realm of sorcery. Will I ultimately perish in solitude within this dystopian society?"

A World Of Women

I woke up groggy, my head pounding with the aftermath of the sleeping pills I had taken. The sunlight streaming through my window felt like a blade to my skull. My phone’s incessant buzzing pulled me out of the haze, and I fumbled for it. When I finally managed to grab it, I saw 48 missed calls from Anati, accompanied by several messages. 


Anati: Come to my place, quick! (7:00) 


Anati: I need you! Come over!!! (9:55) 


Panic surged through me. I bolted out of bed, not caring about my disheveled appearance. The streets blurred as I ran, wind stinging my eyes, my heart pounding. The thought of Anati losing her baby filled me with dread. What if something happened because I didn’t respond in time? I regretted taking those sleeping pills. They had helped me escape my thoughts, but now I was paying the price. 


Unanswered Questions