The story of Phanias and Pierre Sabeur
Phanias was one of the few survivors of the nuclear war that devastated the planet ten years ago. He lived in an underground bunker with other refugees, trying to escape the radiation and mutants that roamed the surface. He was a lonely and bitter man, who only cared about himself and his survival.
One day, he received a radio message from a group called the Victors, who claimed to have found a way to restore the world and create a new society. They invited Phanias to join them in a secret location, where they had built a machine capable of altering reality. Phanias was curious and decided to go there, hoping to find a way out of his hell.
When he arrived at the indicated location, he was faced with a huge complex surrounded by armed guards. He was taken to a room where the leader of the Victors, Pierre Sabeur, was. Pierre was a tall, handsome man with gray hair and blue eyes. He had an air of authority and charisma, and he spoke with confidence and enthusiasm.
Welcome, Phanias. I am Pierre Sabeur, the founder and leader of the Victors. We are the ones chosen to rebuild the world after the catastrophe that destroyed it. We have a vision, a mission, a purpose. And we want you to be a part of it.
What do you want from me? asked Phanias suspiciously.
We want you to help us activate our machine, our masterpiece. She is capable of rewriting history, of erasing the mistakes of the past, of creating a new world where there is no war, no suffering, no death. A perfect world where we will be the masters and creators.
How is this possible? asked Phanias, incredulous.
It is possible thanks to our genius, our science, our will. We've found a way to manipulate quantum energy, to access parallel dimensions, to shape reality to our whim. We are the new gods, Phanias. And we want you to be one
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And why do you need me? asked Phanias, still skeptical.
We need you because you are one of the few who have the resistance gene. You are able to withstand the high doses of radiation the machine emits when activated. You are able to enter the transition chamber and be transported to the new world we are going to create. You can be one of our pioneers, our founders, our heroes.
And what about the others? With those who don't have the resistance gene? With those who don't want to be part of your plan?
They will be eliminated, Phanias. They don't deserve to live in our world. They are weak, inferior, useless. They are the garbage of humanity, which caused the destruction of the planet. They are our enemies, Phanias. And we're going to get rid of them.
Phanias felt a chill run down his spine. He realized that Pierre Sabeur was a madman, a megalomaniac, a tyrant. He realized that the Victors were a cult, a criminal organization, a threat. He realized that he was in danger, and that he had to get away from there.
I don't want any part of this,” Phanias said, trying to get to his feet.
You have no choice, Phanias,” said Pierre Sabeur, pressing a button. - You are already trapped in our trap. You are already ours.
Suddenly, the doors to the room slammed shut and locked. A siren began to wail and red lights flashed. Gas began pouring out of the ventilation shafts, making Phanias cough and sting his eyes.
What are you doing? cried Phanias, choking.
I am preparing you for the journey, Phanias - said Pierre Sabeur, with an evil smile. - I'm sedating you so you don't resist when they take you to the transition chamber. I'm giving you a chance to see the new world before I die.
To die? Phanias repeated, confused.
Yes, die, Phanias - confirmed Pierre Sabeur. - Do you really think we're going to let you live in our world? Do you really think we're going to accept you as an equal? You're just a guinea pig, Phanias. A necessary sacrifice for our success. You will die as soon as the machine activates. You will die along with everyone else who is not worthy of our world.
Phanias felt a wave of anger and despair wash over him. He knew he had been tricked, betrayed, used. He knew he had been sentenced to death by a madman who wanted to play god. He knew he had to do something to stop this.
He looked around and saw a pistol on Pierre Sabeur's desk. He used the last of his strength to crawl over there and get the gun. He aimed at Pierre Sabeur and fired
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