Artificial Light

On May 23, 2034, the sun was eclipsed by an unknown object. Continents previously illuminated from the sun were shrouded in darkness instantly.

Panic ensued. Scientists were baffled at the sudden appearance of the alien object. Theists prayed to their gods in hope of salvation. Politicians and leaders were evacuated to shelters. Civilians were taken to public shelters. Houses and schools were abandoned. Stores were looted for supplies to prepare for the \"end of the world\". Car accidents, boats and planes crashed, all from the sudden disappearance of light. Chaos ensued on one half of the Earth.

2 hours after the world went dark a sound was transmitted directly into the minds of every living thing. People asleep were forcefully awakened from the ear-splitting noise. All around the world, animals and humans alike, were inhibited from shock upon hearing it. The sound they heard was the ringing of a microphone, and shortly afterwards, the voice of a man. Very clearly the voice was translated to each persons respective language as the man spoke.

\"What was this planet called again? Earth? Really? Only about 8.5 billion?\"

\"This is going to be fun\" he sarcastically mumbled.

\"What\'s the race? Humans? Last human planet we had was a few millenniums ago, right? They were all pretty weak. Oh well let\'s just get this over with.\"

The man sighed.

\"O- Oh this this thing on? That\'s awkward\"

He finally realized he was already talking to the world. One could picture the man scratch the back of his head as he said this.

\"Anyways, listen up everyone! I\'m only going to explain this once, so don\'t forget any of it. You\'re all about to partake in a game!\"