Mrs Rodgers

There is nothing you can change, one dies, and the other lives. What would the world look like if everyone stayed alive? Would humankind stop having offspring, is overpopulation the reason why Elon Musk wants to start a civilization on Mars and what about Justin Sun who has big plans? AI, are you ready for it? For sure both have plenty of money (resources) and energy to not face a blackout and realize their dreams. The average peasant will live in the countryside and should be happy without possessions just like the plebs in the 5-minute region cities. If you ask me this is the best that one can overcome. No possession, no worries, no robberies, no scammers, no need to kill, no need to... and best of all being happy. How many can say that today?

Mrs Rodgers thought long and deeply about what she read on X and the magazines' neighbours shared with her. It wasn't much different from the films she's been watching for at least 6 decades. The topics were always the same. Life ends, robots take over and humankind will be the slave, mainly of their own worries and thoughts. Prepared? She wasn't but there was no need to since she had no intention to trade the lifestyle she had against the one offered by the new world order where Trump, Musk, Gates and Sun join hands which doesn't make sense.

Three months later, it was a Sunday, Mrs Rodgers had a meeting with a couple on their way to an island visit.
No worry, I'll water your plants and take care of the cat and rabbit, she said as they sat down and drank their last cup of coffee together.
The suitcases were packed. Two weeks on an island, the invitation was sent by someone they couldn't remember which didn't make them think twice since what is for free can't be bad he said and she nodded.
They didn't speak out the name of the island, it was forbidden to say it if they wanted to join the party. Train, boat trip and food were included, he waved with the tickets.
No worries, it all will work out fine, enjoy your stay, and so will I and the cat.

The journey took longer than expected and the boat was a bit crowded. It turned out they weren't the only ones invited by someone they couldn't remember.
Interesting place said a guy who had introduced himself as a lawyer after they said foot on the island. let's enjoy the view before we go inside.
We are already ten minutes late the secretary nervously remarked, looking at her watch again but the rest of the group ignored the lady and agreed. Once arrived the new environment should be absorbed and explored. There was time enough to hide inside again something they had in common.
Forget those ten minutes lady, a guy with a criminal past grinned, this should be the holiday of your life. What you see is all free so take the opportunity and grab what you can.
Rather not, the teacher said, close to bankrupt, don't you know that everything comes with a price tag?

The endless nagging he thought, will it ever stop? During the boat trip, he'd observed the shape of the island. It had a strange shape. Not exactly what one would have in mind when thinking of a health resort, the atmosphere felt strange. It was as if a voice constantly spoke to him although he couldn't understand the words.. Did it influence the mood of the other guests? He closed his eyes and faced into the direction of the light before his finger pulled the trigger. It was a good thing they had not gone inside.

_{14.1.25
Prompts: @freewritehouse
Monday -Forget those ten minutes
Tuesday -He closed his eyes
Friday -One lives, the other dies
Saturday -Mrs Rodgers
Sunday - three months later}

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