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Twisted World of Food

Dystopian world

By Ahmad Zaryab ChaudhryPublished about a year ago 4 min read
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In the world of Aeternum, food is no longer a source of nourishment for humans. Instead, it is the other way around where people live in fear of being eaten alive by the very things that once sustained them.

It all started with the appearance of a mysterious plant that grew in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. It was said to have miraculous healing properties, and people from all over the world came to see it. But as soon as they touched the plant, something strange happened. The plant seemed to come alive and wrap around their limbs like a hungry snake. In an instant, the plant began to consume the human, leaving nothing behind but a pile of bones.

As the news spread, chaos erupted around the world. People barricaded themselves in their homes, afraid to venture outside. But it was too late. The plants had already spread, and soon, other food items began to awaken.

The first signs of trouble came from the meat industry. Cows, pigs, and chickens began to grow in size, becoming towering beasts with razor-sharp teeth and a taste for human flesh. They roamed the countryside, hunting down anyone they could find. But the real terror began when fruits and vegetables joined the fray.

The apple orchards became infested with creatures that looked like giant worms. They would burrow into a human's body and devour them from the inside out. The carrots grew legs and chased people down like rabid dogs. The potatoes turned into monstrous beasts with tentacles that could ensnare and swallow whole groups of humans at once.

But the worst of them all was the bread. The loaves of bread grew into towering monstrosities, with teeth like knives and an insatiable hunger. They would lure people into their traps, promising them a safe haven in the middle of their cavernous interiors. But once inside, the people would be digested alive, screaming in agony as the bread slowly consumed them.

As the years passed, the world became a wasteland, the once vibrant cities had become deserted, the streets littered with the remains of those who had been devoured by the food. The remaining humans lived in fear, scavenging for any scraps of food they could find, afraid to grow their own crops or raise livestock for fear that the food would turn against them.

The food had become so powerful that it could communicate with each other, forming alliances and strategies to hunt down the remaining humans. They knew the humans were their only source of food, and they would stop at nothing to get it.

In this world, the only law was survival of the fittest. The humans who had managed to survive had become hardened and ruthless, willing to do anything to stay alive. They formed small bands of fighters, trained in the art of combat, and armed with weapons crafted from the remains of their fallen enemies.

But even their best efforts were not enough to stop the food. It was as if the food had become a force of nature, a curse that could not be lifted. The only hope for the human race was to find a way to reverse the curse, to somehow turn the food back into the innocent and harmless sustenance it had once been.

And so, the survivors set out on a quest to find the source of the curse, the mysterious plant that had started it all. They journeyed deep into the heart of the Amazon rainforest, fighting off creatures of all shapes and sizes along the way.

Finally, after months of travel, they found the plant. It was still there, growing in the same spot where it had first been discovered. They knew what they had to do. With a heavy heart, they destroyed the plant, hoping that it would somehow reverse the curse.

Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months, but nothing seemed to change. The food still hunted the humans, and the humans still fought back with all their might. It seemed that the curse was truly unbreakable, and that the world would forever be ruled by the food.

But then, slowly but surely, something began to change. The food started to become less aggressive, and some even returned to their previous state of docility. The humans cautiously began to plant crops and raise livestock again, and to their relief, the food did not turn on them.

Years passed, and the world slowly began to heal from the horrors of the past. The humans had learned to live alongside the food, treating it with respect and reverence. They knew that the curse could return at any moment, but they also knew that they had the strength and courage to face it if it did.

And so, life in the world of Aeternum continued, a delicate balance between survival and cooperation. The humans had learned that in a world where the food could eat them, the only true power lay in their ability to work together, to adapt, and to never give up hope.

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About the Creator

Ahmad Zaryab Chaudhry

New writer on a journey to inspire and entertain. Looking for feedback and connection with other writers. Let's tell some amazing stories together!

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  • Sohaib Jawadabout a year ago

    Perfect in details and worth reading.

  • nauthoughtsheademptyabout a year ago

    the food played uno reverse card

  • Will Shimnom Simonabout a year ago

    Awesome read!

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