Future Warning

    By Marcellus Juvann

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    10 Mar, 2024

    a woman sitting at a table with a tray of cookies and a lamp in front of her and a bookcase full of books, photorealism, a hyperrealistic painting, Bob Byerley, extremely detailed oil painting

    Alice sat in the living room, engrossed in her science project. Her mind was a whirlwind of ideas, her hands working rapidly to bring them to life.

    a woman and a girl are making cookies in a kitchen together, with a pot of tea in the background, american realism, a detailed matte painting, Elinor Proby Adams, promotional image

    Her younger brother Ben, peered over her shoulder, fascinated by her work. Alice felt his presence and turned to him, explaining her project with enthusiasm.

    a man and a woman standing next to each other in a room with lights on and a star trek ship in the background, retrofuturism, a poster, Douglas Shuler, promotional image

    Suddenly, two figures materialized in the room. Their features were familiar, yet aged, and their clothes were unlike anything Alice or Ben had ever seen.

    a man and a woman standing in a sci - fi fi fi tunnel with lights on the ceiling and a television screen in the background, retrofuturism, poster art, Eve Ryder, promotional image

    The figures introduced themselves as their parents from the future. They were here to warn Alice and Ben about their future and the fate of the world.

    a group of people standing in a room together in front of a desk with a clock on it and a man standing behind them, antipodeans, a poster, Armin Hansen, promotional image

    Alice and Ben listened in shock. They were just kids, how could they possibly change the world? But their future parents were adamant, the change had to start today.

    a man and a woman standing in a room together, looking at each other, with a dog in the background, retrofuturism, a hologram, Dean Roger, promotional image

    Alice was skeptical, but Ben, ever the optimist, believed them. He persuaded Alice to hear their future parents out and consider their advice.

    two young children standing next to each other on a street corner with a trash can in the background and a garbage can in the foreground, antipodeans, a photocopy, Christian Hilfgott Brand, promotional image

    They realized that they had a responsibility towards their future selves and the world. They decided to make changes in their lives, starting with their attitudes.

    a boy and a girl standing next to each other on a street corner with a building in the background, aestheticism, a poster, Anne Said, promotional image

    Alice promised to be more patient, while Ben vowed to be more focused. They knew these small changes would make a big difference in their future.

    a man and a woman are standing in a store with a child in front of them and a man is looking at the child, neoism, a poster, David Brewster, promotional image

    Their future parents were proud of them. They knew Alice and Ben had the potential to make a difference and trusted them to make the right choices.

    a man and a woman standing in a room together, looking at the camera, with a spaceship in the background, international gothic, a poster, Dean Roger, promotional image

    With a flash of light, their future parents disappeared, leaving Alice and Ben alone in the room, their minds buzzing with thoughts of the future.

    two children walking down a dirt road in a village with a sky background and clouds in the sky above, photorealism, a detailed matte painting, Daniel Lieske, promotional image

    The siblings were determined to change their future and the world. They knew it wasn't going to be easy, but they were ready to face the challenge.

    a couple of people standing on a street next to a tall building with a clock on it's side, maximalism, a poster, Felix-Kelly, promotional image

    As they went back to their daily lives, Alice and Ben carried with them a sense of purpose and a belief in their ability to make a difference.