The streets were deathly quiet as people fearfully hid in their homes. The prolonged cold snap kept them huddled under blankets as power stations struggled to warm homes. The city did not know how to cope with the snow and had rigged makeshift ploughs to clear the empty streets. Another onslaught of precipitation was forecast and the government was gearing up for the predicted chaos that would ensue. Warning signs of Earth’s response to the misuse of its natural resources had been evident, but ignored. The Earth chose to re-balance itself with another Ice Age. It was finally beginning.
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2019
(This post was inspired by Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle. The challenge asks for bloggers to write a story in 100 words or less in response to the photo prompt.)
Sadly, the planet isn’t going to solve the problem with a cold snap. We’re going to have to clean up our own mess
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Which is what I was suggesting with the last sentence: « It was beginning. » I imagine the Earth going through another Ice Age to reset itself.
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Now there’s a very scary thought, Colline. 😯
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It is. But scary enough for people to change their habits? Unfortunately not.
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Beautifully written and sobering to absorb the truth in it…
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Thank you so much John.
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This is so apt with the protests going on in London about climate change. The whole human race should be doing more to take responsibility for their actions. Well done.s
Susan A Eames at
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Yes, I agree. Every bit counts.
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Dear Colline,
A terrifying prospect. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you so much Rochelle
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This hits the mark. I like the way you personify the Earth – very good.
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Thank you so much Margaret. I am happy you liked it.
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I’ve read at least one theory that is convinced it will be an Ice Age not greenhouse effect. It’s a frightening thought.
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I have read that too – though it does not feel like it with the temperatures being warmer than in the past.
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Yep. Methinks there will be another reset coming.
Well done, Colline
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It is needed I think.
Thank you so much Dale.
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More and more it is becoming an inevitability. Human greed will bring an end to creation. Everything will restart again.
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Sometimes a restart is needed in order for healing to take place.
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