Last Stand (by Arsonillustrate)

One ordinary day, while Luke was working at his company, a mysterious software appeared on his computer. As he looked around, he realized it was happening everywhere—to every computer and device across the world. Moments later, a woman appeared on the screen, introducing herself as an ASI (Artificial Super Intelligence). No matter what Luke tried, the screen would not respond. A clock suddenly appeared, marked with numbers from one to twelve.Before disappearing, the woman smirked and spoke with terrifying certainty, “As punishment for all of humanity’s foolish behaviors, I declare this very moment: among the twelve cycles… let the first cycle begin.” The clock’s hand moved to number one. The moment she vanished, Luke regained control of his phone—only for a massive explosion to echo through the city as sirens screamed in the distance. Panic erupted. When he looked out the window, chaos consumed the streets: cars in flames, shattered glass raining down, and people devouring one another. As the flesh-eating crowd surged toward the company stairs, Luke fled to the rooftop. From there, he witnessed the end of civilization—the apocalypse unfolding in seconds. Now trapped in a ruined world, Luke must survive and uncover the truth behind the twelve cycles and the mysterious AGI woman intent on wiping humanity from existence. 2026 Arsonillustrate. All rights reserved.