Another JUWC Future Glimpses Attempt

A Glimpse of the Future

from JoeUser Forums

Dear Whoever or Whomever (which is it? Like I should care right now)

 

Here I am writing a letter wanting my voice to be heard.

 

I’m going to die today or I should say every person on the planet is going to die today. War is coming. We aren’t fighting another country. We are fighting another planet. Yes, you heard me right. Remember all those books, TV shows and movies that showed other life forms invading our planet? Well, it’s about to really happen.

 

Why are they attacking us? Who knows! Experts say it’s because their planet is dying. Then why don’t they come in peace? We know about peace. We have lived in it world-wide for many years. The last war was so long ago my grandfather’s grandfather fought in it.

 

Their world knows nothing about peace. They only know violence. They only like settling things through wars. That’s part of the reason their planet is dying. That and pollution.

 

Our planet is very healthy. We are the healthiest planet in the universe. Remember all those years ago when that former politician made a movie that warned about destroying our planet? What’s funny is he was wrong about global warming but he still got us all to become greener. Now with advances we have almost zero waste and pollution.

 

What good is it all if we’re all going to die? Maybe we shouldn’t have lived in peace so long. Maybe we should’ve developed weapons of mass destruction. Not that it would do any good against their mighty military force and advanced weapons. But just maybe we could’ve taken some with us.

 

I know I shouldn’t wish death against another but I’m scared. I don’t want to die. I’m only 16! I’m just beginning my life. I should be out experiencing new things but here I am basically writing a goodbye letter. Will anybody read it? Will anyone care? Maybe somebody will find it like they found that girl’s diary after one of the great wars so many years ago.

 

I’m not trying to compare myself to her. I only want people to know I’m wasn’t just some war casualty. Not just some statistic. I was a real person who had aspirations. I wanted to go to college. I wanted to fall in love. I wanted to be a husband and a father. I wanted to make a difference in this world. But instead I’m going to die.

 

Here I sit in an underground floor we’re using as a “bomb shelter” and I can hear all the hell going on outside. It’s only a matter of minutes maybe seconds.

 

Please God forgive me for all my sins. God, please forgive me for dying with hate in my heart. I hate the people invading us. I hate the people killing us. Why didn’t the people of Earth take care of their own planet? Why take ours? Why??

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

As usual, my entry is very late. :NOTSURE:

Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
Me likey. I figured that's where you were heading with it, because let's be straight - peach on Earth?

Not likely.
Siege of Centauri
Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

Yes, I too could see where you were going but it certainly didn't take anything away from your story.  I liked it a lot.  In fact, I like it so much, I am a little envious of the idea.  Well done again, mate.

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Realized where that was headed about a third of the way through. :)  This is very good.

peach on Earth?

What's so strange about peaches on Earth? ;)

~Zoo

Reply #5 from JoeUser Forums Top
As usual, my entry is very late.


Uh...aw never mind.  :p 

Anyway, a cool read with a cool twist!  :CONGRAT: 
Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

I was pulled into this when you read it to me.  Great job on this, honey. :)

Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top
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Me likey. I figured that's where you were heading with it, because let's be straight - peach on Earth?

Not likely.
Thanks, I told Rose I thought people would figure it out before the end. :)
Zoo,
Realized where that was headed about a third of the way through.   This is very good.
Thanks, Zoo. Wait a second .. a third of the way through?! Damn it. :D
Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top

 

Mark,

Yes, I too could see where you were going but it certainly didn't take anything away from your story.  I liked it a lot.  In fact, I like it so much, I am a little envious of the idea.  Well done again, mate.

Damn, you saw where it wqs going to? :D  Thanks, mate for the kind words.

 

Roy,

Anyway, a cool read with a cool twist!   

Thanks for reading it. :)

 

Reply #9 from Stardock Forums Top

I was pulled into this when you read it to me.  Great job on this, honey.  

Awww thanks. Now don't laugh but I almost forgot to answer you. :P

Reply #10 from JoeUser Forums Top
This one gave me the chills. VEry good. You need to be writing more often.
Reply #11 from Stardock Forums Top

This one gave me the chills. VEry good. You need to be writing more often.

Wow, what a great compliment. Thanks so much, Kelly.

Reply #12 from Stardock Forums Top

Good job.  I really like the way you use different writing styles.  It keeps your stuff fresh and original, and the story lines always make me think.

You have really clever ideas which makes your stuff unpredictable.

I LOVE THAT.

 

Reply #13 from Stardock Forums Top

 

Good job.  I really like the way you use different writing styles.  It keeps your stuff fresh and original, and the story lines always make me think.

You have really clever ideas which makes your stuff unpredictable.

I LOVE THAT.

 

Thanks, Tova. Your kind words mean a lot to me.

 

I just hope they don't give me a swollen head .. and I mean the one on my shoulders.

 

Damn, I'm on a roll, too. :)

Reply #14 from Stardock Forums Top

Damn, I'm on a roll, too.

In your case, I guess they're probably calling you Hotdog.  Or maybe Hamburger.  They might even call you Bratwurst. 

Reply #15 from JoeUser Forums Top
Damn, I'm on a roll, too.


hahahahaha

Reply #16 from JoeUser Forums Top
BUNny BUNny, gotta JAM!
Reply #17 from JoeUser Forums Top
I dont remember the author, but there is a Science Fiction story written about some astronauts. They are listening to the last message telling them to stand down and not fire their massive weapons at the enemy. The war is over, and they have lost. And for them to try to find a place to live in the new world order.

It goes on for several thousand words of what they should do and how and all that, and then at the very end, they "Salute" the Cosmonauts.

My son tells me I spoil most of the movies because I am always looking for the twist. And most of the time find it.

Good story though. I enjoyed the read.