It was a warm summer evening, and excitement filled the air as the annual town picnic was about to commence. Everyone was eager to participate in the festivities, including Mary and John, a young couple who had been dating for a few months now. They strolled hand in hand, enjoying the atmosphere as they made their way to the park where the picnic was set to take place.
As they arrived at the park, they were greeted by the sound of laughter and music. The park was bustling with people, all eager to partake in the various games and activities that had been planned for the evening. Mary was particularly excited about the scavenger hunt that was scheduled to take place later in the evening, and John promised to be her partner.
After sampling some of the delicious food that had been prepared by the town’s best chefs, Mary and John decided to take a stroll through the park. They walked past the various booths and games, enjoying the sights and sounds of the festive atmosphere. As they approached a large tent, they noticed a sign that read “Number, Please?”. Curious, they decided to investigate and stepped inside the tent.
The interior was dimly lit, and they could barely make out the shape of a man sitting at a desk. The man introduced himself as the fortune-teller, and he invited them to sit at a small table. Mary and John shrugged, deciding it could be a fun experience, and they sat down across from the fortune-teller.
The fortune-teller pulled out a deck of cards and began shuffling them, all the while staring intently at Mary. She began to feel a little uneasy, but John reassured her that he was just playing a game. The fortune-teller then set down the deck of cards and instructed Mary to choose one card.
Mary hesitated for a moment but eventually chose a card. The fortune-teller examined the card and furrowed his brows, muttering something to himself. John, who had been watching the exchange intently, noticed that the fortune-teller seemed uneasy.
Suddenly, the fortune-teller rose from his seat and rushed out of the tent, leaving Mary and John bewildered. They exited the tent, only to find that the park was now empty. Everyone had disappeared, leaving behind only the remnants of the picnic.
Mary and John panicked, not knowing what to do. As they walked through the deserted park, they heard a faint sound of laughter in the distance. They followed the sound, and it led them to a rundown farmhouse on the outskirts of town.
As they cautiously approached the farmhouse, they noticed a group of people gathered around a large bonfire. The fortune-teller was there, and he was addressing the crowd. He spoke of a prophecy that he had foretold- one that predicted the end of the world.
Mary and John were incredulous, but they couldn’t ignore the feeling of unease that had settled in their stomachs. They approached the fortune-teller, who spoke to them in hushed tones. He told them that the fate of the world rested in their hands. They had been chosen to fulfill the prophecy and save humanity from impending doom.
Mary and John were hesitant, but the fortune-teller implored them to follow their destiny. He provided them with a series of cryptic clues, which they were to use to complete a series of tasks that would bring about the salvation of the world.
Thus, began Mary and John’s journey. They traveled to various locations, solving puzzles and fulfilling tasks according to the clues they had been provided. Along the way, they encountered numerous obstacles and faced various dangers. But they persevered, driven by the belief that they had to save the world from certain doom.
As they neared the end of their journey, they found themselves standing at the foot of a mountain. The clue whispered that they must reach the top of the mountain to fulfill their destiny. They began to climb, their hearts pounding with anticipation and fear.
Hours passed as they climbed higher and higher, the air thinning as they ascended. Finally, they reached the summit, a solitary figure waiting for them. It was the fortune-teller, who welcomed them with a smile.
He introduced them to a group of people who had gathered there, all of them waiting for the prophecy to be fulfilled. Mary and John were surprised to see that the group included some of the people they had met on their journey. The fortune-teller explained that they were all needed to fulfill the prophecy.
He then handed them a small box and instructed them to open it. Inside, they found a shining crystal- the key to the salvation of the world. They were to use the crystal to open the gates of heaven and bring about the end of the world’s troubles.
Mary and John approached the gate with the crystal in hand and inserted it into the keyhole. The world shook as the gates opened, and a blinding light engulfed them. When it faded, they found themselves back in the park, surrounded by the picnic-goers who had reappeared.
Mary and John looked at each other, unable to comprehend what had just happened. They wondered if it had all been a dream, or if they had indeed saved the world. As they walked out of the park, the sun setting behind them, they didn’t know what the future held. But they knew that they had fulfilled their destiny and had helped to shape the course of the world.
