The Shift into Darkness

The Shift into Darkness

Later coined “The Shift,” the strange set of events that would characterize the moments when humanity “turned,” happened quite abruptly and suddenly. The majority of the people on earth were affected, leaving only a small remnant that could be recognized as the former human race. The shocking incidents began on a hot Summer evening in August 2021 with a loud, blaring buzzing noise, the location or source of which could not be pinpointed. The buzzing was simultaneously experienced throughout cities all around the world. Then news broadcasting stations announced that many, many people were dropping dead suddenly from unknown causes. There were no populated areas left untouched. And soon reports of additional sinister phenomena were widespread. Many described incidents where groups of people had begun to act strangely. They would appear confused, aimlessly stumbling around, sometimes emitting growls or other unintelligible sounds...some even attacking and biting others. Still others became unresponsive to passersby, appearing to be engaged in their own internal world where they were receiving thoughts and impulses perhaps through radio frequency waves. And finally, there was the inexplicable disappearance of a myriad number of people, and resulting chaos as planes and cars crashed.

This sudden shift in life on earth had not happened without signs and warnings though; signs which most of the population had missed due to their distractions with careers, social media, divisive politics, and social unrest. Looking back at it from their underground safe stations, many of the survivors now recognized that the signs and warnings of doom had been obvious: The recurring fiery, reddish sunsets which stretched too far and wide across the horizons all around the world; the incessant violent storms, tornados, and flooding, earthquakes, and fires worldwide, fulfilling many Biblical prophecies; the strangely low cloud formations, often unnatural, slanting up and down across the skies; the many dreams and visions shared on the Internet of the coming Apocalypse; and finally, the worldwide outbreak of pestilence which swiftly led to the the enforcement of universal, worldwide inoculations.

The few individuals left mentally and physically intact after “The Shift” would be left to survive in an apocalyptic world reeking of death, destruction, ruins, and strange, sometimes violent, animalistic “others.” This is the world in which a small group of survivors on the outskirts of Los Angeles found themselves less than 1 month after The Shift. The group was known as Lightforce 7. It had taken, not only intelligence, but compassion, cooperation, and a heightened spiritual attunement to stay alive. Zion and Joy, a friendly, Christian married couple in their 40s, were founders and leaders of Lightforce. After hiding out in their apartment for days after The Shift, they emerged from the building as the sole survivors, attributing their protection to supernatural angelic forces. Lightforce 7 found its home in the underground parking lot of an abandoned 80 unit apartment. Hidden underground camps were necessary to stay safe from the violent windstorms and intruders. Soon dozens gathered underground with Lightforce 7 to share resources and strengthen themselves.

It was in this underground parking lot one evening, less than one month from the Event, that Zion and Joy found themselves warming dinner over a propane stove. It was a typical evening, as some played games, or prayed, or talked together. And then was always the perpetual dialogue about the perplexing recent occurrences, as many attempted to process and understand just what had taken place.

Justice, 17, was a vocal attractive teen in the camp. He and his 15 year old sister Hope were the only survivors from their immediate family. Though traumatized, they were determined and strong.

“Man...I don’t know how we made it back alive today,” Justice said. He and Hope were returning to camp after going out to find more propane. Leaving and coming back safely to Lightforce 7 Camp was no easy feat. The skies were often a murky yellowish brown canopy over the jutting ruins of buildings, and the “others” who were dangerous, moved about in a sinister way outside.

Justice continued. “We saw the security forces rounding people up to go to the inoculation centers, so we had to ditch them and go another way. Then we ran into one of the zombie mind-controlled crowds--you know. It was so scary trying to keep our faces stoic, and stop our hearts from pounding. You know, signs like that trigger their internal devices. Then they alert security to come get you because they know you’re not one of them.”

Another woman, who had only found the survivors group the previous day asked, “Has anyone figured out what turned these people into AI-controlled bots and zombies? That's what I call them.”

Will recognized his moment to speak: “Don’t ask Ms. Conspiracy Theory over there! She’ll never stop talking about Quantum Computers, open portals, chipped humans, and the Mandela Effect.” He had nick-named Wisdom “Ms. Conspiracy.” He was 47, and had a stubborn will as strong as his namesake. Being an IT Professional with a scientific mind, he considered himself quite level headed.

“Yeah.” Wisdom retorted. “That’s exactly what I would talk about because that’s what’s happening here! Wisdom, a single woman of 35, was an MIT graduate who had spent the last 5 years researching all the latest “conspiracy” theories as a hobby.

“Here’s my theory about why people are acting like zombies,” she continued. “Many people have been injected with smart dust or magnetized nano-particles through the air, food, injections...somehow. And we do now have the advanced technology infrastructure to connect everything and everyone into the cloud real time. We should have known there would be that moment of “singularity” that the techies brag about, when everything would become one with the technology. Well the Powers that Be have done it! And they want to control all of humanity. The loud buzzing sound that precipitated the Event, was the sound of the technology being switched on. With open portals created by CERN and Secret technology, other entities were even allowed to intersect with our dimension and manipulate humans...

“Let me interrupt you a minute Ms. Conspiracy,” interjected Will. “Why would anybody want to do all that to humanity? It doesn’t make sense.”

Wisdom was certain of herself because of her years of research and confirming evidence. She stood ready to defend her position. “Haven’t you read the Book of Revelations? About the Beast Government System which rises to control the entire population of earth during the endtimes? Well this is it...the Apocalypse! Most people will be mind controlled to worship the Beast.

Will remained defiant. “I’m not convinced. How come only some people turned into Zombies? What’s the difference between them and us? And what about those who just outright disappeared without a trace?”

Wisdom’s response was immediate. “Maybe you didn’t accept the technology into your system, or it didn’t make it to your brain. As for me, I won’t be controlled by anything because I answer to a Higher Power. It’s Spirit over mind; mind over body. As for those who disappeared, maybe they were translated through space-time to a safe place. Physics gives us evidence that matter and energy are interchangeable. Remember the prophecy that “Two would be in the field, and one would be taken, the other left.”

Suddenly, before Wisdom could finish, everyone was startled by loud banging and shouts coming from outside. She heard the voice of a frantic female outside. “Is anyone in there!? Please let me in. I need help!”

Hope ran to the other side of the parking garage to get Zion and Joy, the beloved appointed guardians of the group. Rushing to the door together, Zion opened the door just a crack. He could see the frightened, nervous face of a young black woman maybe in her 20s. Beyond her, in the shadows, were several human-like figures moving around chaotically and shrieking. Suddenly three of the figures bolted for the opening door!

“Help! We need help!” No sooner had Joy shouted the words, than three members who had “special supernatural defense powers” raced into action. Their spoken commands could send out energy fields that would forcefully push an attacker back. Bolting to the door, the first Defender said in a commanding voice, “I bind you, dark entities! Get back! All the zombies were instantly shoved backwards and onto the ground, as if by an invisible force! The other 2 defenders quickly pulled the young lady in.

“Thank you!” she exclaimed once inside, breathing a deep sigh of relief. Zion and Joy ushered her over to a corner where chairs and a table were set up. They switched a lantern on, and she sat down.

“I’m Shani,” she told them. “I’ve been hiding out in an abandoned warehouse downtown for the last week. Early this morning, a helicopter was circling overhead, and they announced by megaphone that they were collecting survivors and taking them to city shelters. But we all know what happens there. The people that go are either never seen again, or when they come out, they’re like AI mind-controlled zombies.”

Joy put her arm around Shani’s neck for comfort. “Well I’m so glad you’re safe now.”

Shani continued, “I haven’t been able to find my mother or brothers. I don’t even know if they’re alive. All I have left of my belongings is this.” She opened her back pack and pulled out a necklace with a golden heart shaped locket attached, laying it on the table. “This means so much to me. My mother gave it to me for my 16th birthday.”

Shani opened the locket and pulled out a small piece of folded paper. “Can I read it to you guys?”

“You don’t have to share something so personal if you don’t want to,” the couple assured her.

“I want to,” she said, as she began to read from the note:

“Shani--always remember that I love you, and Love endures forever. If I disappear during the Tribulation period, don’t worry. It means I could have been “translated” into another realm of safety with others. We will meet again at the end when Paradise is established on earth. Always believe and pray, and supernatural help will arrive from Zion. -Love Always, Mom”

“Wow! I love that one,” Joy exclaimed with excitement. “I believe my husband Zion is fulfilling that prophecy right now for you because his name is “Zion.”

Zion chuckled.

“Yes, mom taught me so much...and now it’s all coming to pass.” Shani’s voice choked with emotion, her wide eyes filling with tears. Mom was always talking about The Apocalypse and Great Tribulation. She said it began with the White Horse Rider of Revelations who was given “a crown to conquer and a bow.” She believed the White Horse came in using the Corona Virus Pandemic to reset everything because “corona” actually means “crown.” And she felt the needle used for inoculations might be the arrow that goes with the “bow.”

“Young lady, you’ve just confirmed so much for us, just through this one encounter!” Zion said, excited. “Now the mission for Lightforce 7 is clear. We’re the rescue mission. We are being trained and strengthened to go out and gather survivors, then train, and rebuild for a new way of living. A better way, where mankind dwells in harmony with each other and God. Nothing good will be impossible.”

“Let’s get some sleep,” Zion said as they showed their latest member, Shani, to an extra space that had been set up for the night. That night, Zion and Joy slept with great satisfaction because revelation had been given to them for the mission ahead. It would be a tremendous challenge for each spiritual warrior in their group. But there was no doubt anymore that good would prevail over the darkness, and humanity would begin a new saga, because Divine Love was the most powerful force in the universe.