Nobody expects the End of the World

Nobody saw it coming. Sure, scientists said the ice caps were melting. Sure, they published studies, made documentaries, and literally stood in front of cameras yelling about carbon emissions. But really, who could have guessed that dumping CO2 into the atmosphere for two centuries straight would actually cause global sea levels to rise? Nobody, that’s who.

When the ice caps melted overnight—yes, overnight, because science didn’t warn us enough—we were shocked. Outraged, even. People took to social media to demand answers from the scientific community. “If only someone had said something!” they cried, sharing photos of flooded cities and drowned Ferraris. The most viral tweet read:
“If we lose Miami, where will billionaires party in December? Scientists have failed us!”

By then, of course, it was too late.

Nobody Warned Us Enough

We were assured it would take centuries for the polar ice caps to fully melt. But then, one Tuesday afternoon, the ice just... gave up. Greenland collapsed into the ocean like a bad game of Jenga. Antarctica? Gone. And the world went underwater faster than James Cameron could scream, “I told you so.”

Entire countries disappeared overnight. Venice? See ya. The Maldives? Hasta la vista. The Midwest became the Midswamp, and New York City became Atlantis 2.0. But at least we had the decency to point fingers.

Power Stations: The Last Heroes Standing

Amid the chaos, when the tides had consumed most of human civilization, one beacon of hope remained: a few brave power stations. They stood firm, belching smoke and producing electricity as if they hadn’t noticed the ocean lapping at their foundations. Like cockroaches after a nuclear blast, they were indestructible.

One of these stations, nicknamed "The Last Smoker", became an international sensation. People paddled up to it on makeshift rafts, clutching solar-powered smartphones to live-stream the iconic smokestacks pumping what little carbon was left into the atmosphere. It was inspiring, really.

The Last Smoker wasn’t just burning fossil fuels—it was burning hope. It reminded us that even as the planet died, humanity’s commitment to short-term gains could not be extinguished.

Outrage and Denial

Despite everything, some people refused to accept what was happening. Internet conspiracy forums exploded with theories that the melted ice caps were “CGI propaganda.” Others blamed influencers for “stealing all the glaciers for their aesthetic.”

One viral TikTok claimed, “Actually, the water levels aren’t rising—the land is sinking. #DoYourResearch.” The video gained 8.3 million likes and led to several protests against gravity.

Meanwhile, the power stations kept going. Scientists tried to shut them down, but public backlash was swift. "We can’t lose our last source of power," people screamed from their makeshift houseboats. "How else will we charge our Teslas?"

he New Normal

Now, with 91% of the planet underwater, humanity has accepted its new reality. Entire cities float on makeshift barges. People fish for jellyfish and call it “sustainable seafood.” Schools teach kids how to distill seawater and build rafts out of Amazon delivery boxes.

And above it all, the Last Smoker continues to operate, defiant and unbothered. Its smokestacks rise like middle fingers to the drowned world below, a testament to humanity’s unrelenting stubbornness.

If only we had been warned.