The great banquet had been a celebration of accomplishment, a demonstration of extravagance and success. Yet, in the flash of an eye, the shimmering lights dimmed, and the once-vibrant displays faded into darkness. Confusion rippled across the room as visitors reached for their phones, their displays dead, bereft of the typical digital pulse.John stood among the disorienting blackness, his pulse racing in tune with the frantic voices that spread like wildfire. The abrupt technical blackout wasn't isolated to the gala; it was a worldwide event. Phones, laptops, smart devices—all rendered inactive instantly, plunging the world into an eerie pandemonium.His mind raced, striving to understand the overwhelming scale of the problem. The complex technical system upon which humanity had been dependent had crumbled, sending them into an unexplored world of uncertainty.Outside the ballroom, the city streets were cloaked in an unbelievable darkness. Once teeming with the brightness of display
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