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What if you were the only person on earth?

'What would you do?'

By Ja MorrantPublished 10 months ago 3 min read

Once upon a time, in a world not too dissimilar from our own, there lived a person named Alex. Now, Alex was an ordinary individual, leading an ordinary life, until one fateful day when they woke up to find themselves utterly alone. The bustling streets were empty, the houses stood vacant, and not a soul could be found. It was as if the entire world had vanished overnight, leaving Alex as the sole inhabitant.

At first, Alex was overwhelmed by the eerie silence and the weight of solitude. But as days turned into weeks, they began to adapt to their newfound circumstances. They explored the empty city, marveling at the abandoned buildings and the untamed nature that had started to reclaim its territory. They wandered through museums, admiring the masterpieces without the distraction of crowds. They even raided libraries, devouring books without interruption.

With no one to judge or hinder them, Alex indulged in their wildest fantasies. They danced in the streets, sang at the top of their lungs, and painted murals on the walls of buildings. They became a master of their own universe, creating art and beauty without boundaries. But as time went on, a sense of melancholy began to creep into their heart.

Alex yearned for companionship, for someone to share their experiences with. They longed for laughter, for debates, for the warmth of human connection. They missed the simple pleasure of a conversation, the joy of a shared meal, and the comfort of a friendly embrace. The world, once a playground, had become a lonely prison.

In their desperation, Alex scoured the globe for any sign of life. They left messages in every language, hoping that someone, somewhere, would find them. They traveled to the highest mountains, shouting into the void, but only echoes answered back. They sailed across vast oceans, searching for a glimmer of hope, but found only empty horizons.

Days turned into months, and months turned into years, but still, Alex persisted. They refused to accept that they were truly alone. They clung to the belief that somewhere, somehow, there must be another survivor. And so, they continued their quest, leaving no stone unturned.

But as the years passed, Alex began to realize that perhaps they were destined to be the last person on Earth. And in that realization, they found a strange solace. They embraced their solitude, accepting it as a gift rather than a curse. They reveled in the freedom to explore, to create, and to be truly themselves without the judgment of others.

And so, Alex became a legend, a mythical figure in the annals of time. Their story was whispered in hushed tones by future generations, who marveled at the courage and resilience of the person who had been the last of their kind. They became a symbol of the indomitable human spirit, a reminder that even in the face of unimaginable loneliness, one could find strength and purpose.

And as the world continued to turn, nature slowly reclaimed the cities, covering the remnants of human existence with a blanket of green. The world moved on, but the memory of Alex, the last person on Earth, lived on forever.

As the years passed, the once bustling streets became overgrown with vines and trees, their roots breaking through the concrete and reclaiming the land. The towering skyscrapers that once symbolized human progress now stood as silent monuments to a bygone era. Nature had a way of healing itself, slowly erasing the scars of human civilization. The animals that had once been confined to the outskirts of cities now roamed freely, creating a new balance in this post-human world. The memory of Alex, the last person on Earth, became a legend whispered among the creatures that now called these cities their home. They sensed the presence of something greater, something that had once walked these streets, and they paid homage to the memory of the human who had witnessed the world's final days.

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