Libby Garcia

The year is 2087. After global plagues recurring year after year since 2020’s coronavirus, the world’s powers made the decision to band together in a time of desperation, creating one world government with the purpose of international cooperation during times of crisis. For a short time, the plan was a success. The pandemics ceased to exist in 2034 with the formation of the worldwide government. A mere two years after the so called solution, however, the president of the worldwide governing system became paranoid, entertaining the belief that some members of his cabinet were planning his assassination. Feeling that the only way to be certain of his life was to rid himself of a treasonous cabinet, President Blayne Statham quietly arranged the assassination of each and every one of his underlings. This severely upset the delicate balance of the new government and effectively made President Statham the king of the world. President Statham’s paranoia only grew worse as more and more time passed. He continued to increase restrictions and escalate punishments for legal offenses until the death penalty became commonplace. A rebellion formed to fight back against the injustice, but has not yet been effective in their attempts. In a world drowning in hopelessness, the only way out for many is to look ahead to their own death. The fate of the world now rests on the shoulders of those brave enough to speak out and fight for freedom.