An unknown future
Upon opening the door, Alexander found himself in a wide white hallway stretching out before him, illuminated by bright lights that seemed to have no visible source. The hallway was filled with identical doors, aligned on both sides and disappearing into the distance.
As his eyes adjusted to the brightness of the hallway, he noticed the doors beginning to open one after another, revealing human figures emerging from the adjacent rooms. The expressions on the faces of the people varied: some showed confusion and bewilderment, others bore traces of fear or anxiety, while a few seemed resigned yet determined.
Just as he was about to open his mouth to ask who the people emerging from the rooms were, the unfamiliar female voice interrupted his thoughts once more. It repeated its command with mechanical and urgent determination:
"All participants must gather in the main hall. I repeat, all participants must gather in the main hall."
Their gazes met in a moment of mutual recognition, as if each person understood the uncertainty and intrigue they shared in that moment. Nobody seemed to have answers, but all were united by the need to understand their situation and find a way out of this labyrinth of mystery.
Alexander looked around, absorbed by the atmosphere charged with anticipation and expectation. Each person emerging from the rooms seemed to carry a unique story, a set of experiences and emotions that had brought them to this point. He wondered who they were, where they came from, and what had brought them to this enigmatic place.
As Alexander walked down the hallway, he noticed something that deeply surprised him: the wide variety of people surrounding him. There were individuals of different races and nationalities, all of them ranging in ages from 15 to 30 years old. Some appeared to be curious teenagers, while others displayed the seriousness and determination of young adults.
As they progressed, Alexander overheard snippets of conversations in a wide range of languages, reflecting the diversity of the group. At one point, a group of young people spoke in French, discussing the purpose of their summons. "Je ne comprends pas," murmured one of them, expressing confusion. Another group, conversing in Mandarin, exchanged theories about the origin of the hallway. "我不知道我们在哪里," said a concerned voice.
The variety of languages and the intermingling voices created a constant buzz of sounds that filled the hallway, a symphony of concerns and speculations echoing in the air.
However, Alexander found himself unable to fully comprehend all the conversations surrounding him. He decided to focus on moving forward, leaving the unfamiliar words and languages behind as he headed towards the end of the hallway.
Finally, they reached the end of the hallway, where a dazzling light greeted them, momentarily blinding Alexander and the rest of the group. It was as if they were being guided towards some sort of unknown destination, submerged in uncertainty but driven by the need to uncover the truth that awaited beyond.
Upon regaining his sight, Alexander was amazed to behold what lay before him: a vast meadow teeming with lush vegetation, with majestic trees swaying gently in the breeze and vibrant flowers splashing the landscape with flashes of life.
Turning his head, he watched in awe as more people emerged from the various exits surrounding the meadow, equally surprised by the beauty of the surroundings and the magnitude of the landscape.
Among the expressions of curiosity and anxiety that hung in the air, words in a variety of languages could be heard:
"这是什么地方?(What place is this?)" asked someone in Chinese, their voice full of confusion and wonder.
"This is unbelievable!" exclaimed another person in English, their eyes wide with awe and disbelief.
"¡Qué hermoso!" exclaimed a young person in Spanish, their voice full of amazement and admiration. "¡Es increíble!"
"Это нечто невероятное! (This is unbelievable!)" murmured someone in Russian, their voice full of astonishment and a touch of incredulity.
"هذا لا يصدق! (This is unbelievable!)" said another in Arabic, their tone mixed with surprise and confusion.
The words mingled in the air, reflecting the diversity of the group and the shared astonishment at the natural spectacle unfolding before them. Amidst the expansive meadow and the mysterious exits, Alexander found himself enveloped in an aura of wonder and curiosity, wondering what else this strange and fascinating journey had in store for them.
As all the people gazed at the landscape, momentarily forgetting their doubts and fears, they noticed a peculiar structure at the center of the place: a construction shaped like a sundial, majestic and ancient, which seemed to emanate a mysterious and alluring energy.
After a while of hesitation and deliberation, someone from the crowd decided to approach the sundial and explore its nature. With a hesitant gesture, they reached out and touched the edge of the sundial. At that moment, a pillar of bright light enveloped the entire sundial, and additional pillars began to form around the center, surrounding the luminous glow with a mystical energy.
The people, bewildered and concerned about what was happening, watched with awe and anxiety as the scene unfolded before them. They wanted answers, they longed to understand the meaning of this inexplicable phenomenon.
Finally, as the pillar of light began to diminish, a collective sigh of relief swept through the crowd as they saw that the person who had touched the sundial was unharmed and without any injury. Relief flooded the space, bringing with it a glimmer of hope and calm.
However, as the light faded completely, the people soon realized that something extraordinary was happening. A grand figure began to take shape from the center of the pillar of light, emerging with grace and serenity.
The being was a vision of beauty and majesty. With golden hair shining under the sunlight and deep blue eyes that seemed to hold the secrets of the universe, the angel radiated an immutable calm and a divine presence. Their skin gleamed with a soft, golden light, and their outstretched wings seemed to span the sky itself.
The people watched in awe, unable to look away from the celestial figure that had emerged from the pillar of light. In that moment, a reverent silence enveloped the crowd as they gazed in wonder at the presence of the angel amidst that mysterious place.
The angel began to speak in a language incomprehensible to humans, their voice resonating in the air with a celestial and mysterious melody. The sounds seemed to dance in the air, full of meaning but impossible to decipher for mortal listeners.
Seeing that the people could not understand their words, the angel snapped their fingers with a gesture of determination. At that moment, all the people felt a sharp pain in their heads, as if something inside their minds stirred intensely, struggling to find understanding in a sea of confusion.
As the people recovered, Alexander managed to overhear something that astonished him: a conversation in Russian flowing between two people nearby, a woman and a man, who expressed their confusion and discomfort about what had just happened.
The angel began to speak in a language incomprehensible to humans, their voice resonating in the air with a celestial and mysterious melody. The sounds seemed to dance in the air, full of meaning but impossible to decipher for mortal listeners.
Seeing that the people could not understand their words, the angel snapped their fingers with a gesture of determination. At that moment, all the people felt a sharp pain in their heads, as if something inside their minds stirred intensely, struggling to find understanding in a sea of confusion.
As the people recovered, Alexander managed to overhear something that astonished him: a conversation in Russian flowing between two people nearby, a woman and a man, who expressed their confusion and discomfort about what had just happened.
"Что произошло? (What happened?) asked the woman, her voice filled with concern and confusion.
"Я не знаю, но у меня ужасная головная боль. (I don't know, but I have a terrible headache) replied the man, his tone reflecting a mixture of surprise and discomfort.
As he listened to the conversation in Russian, Alexander noticed something strange: slowly but surely, the words began to take shape in his mind, transforming into a language he could understand. The transition was subtle but definite, as if a veil of confusion were slowly lifted from his consciousness, revealing a clear and sharp understanding of what was being said.
"What's going on?" murmured Alexander in english, his voice full of perplexity and amazement.
"I don't know, but now I can understand you perfectly!" exclaimed another person nearby, their voice full of disbelief and surprise.
"It's like suddenly we can speak the same language despite being different!"
The conversation among the astonished people continued, each one sharing their experience of understanding and being understood, despite speaking in different languages. Amazement and confusion filled the air as they tried to find answers to this new and mysterious phenomenon enveloping them.