An Unsettling Feeling

The yellow smoke faintly hung in the air, a persistent reminder of the recent environmental disaster that had befallen New York City. Though it seemed to have faded on the surface, news reports continued to warn of toxic air quality, urging people to wear masks outdoors. I couldn’t help but question the effectiveness of such precautions. After all, social distancing had proven futile in protecting us from the pollution that enveloped our surroundings. As I lay in bed, my body bore the physical consequences of inhaling a substantial amount of pollutants. In my typical fashion, I cracked a joke about my smoke-coated lungs, convinced that my years of constant smoking had somehow shielded me from the effects. However, the harsh reality hit me square in the face each time I ventured outside, leaving me incapacitated by the symptoms I experienced. Sleep was fleeting, interrupted by episodes of Seinfeld and the sweet solace of chocolate ice cream. But the medication coursing through my system prevented me from staying awake for long, swiftly ushering me back into the realm of dreams. Meanwhile, I anxiously awaited a response from Voxels, the platform responsible for creating GDPTV’s virtual reality experiences. The persistent bugs plaguing the video embeds were wreaking havoc on the project, leaving me desperate for even the slightest glimmer of positivity to share with my ever-growing audience. The surge in traffic to Dominate The Globe was undeniable, and the virtual reality experiences played a significant role in that success. As I drifted in and out of consciousness, my phone punctuated the haze with unsettling news—a headline that sent a shiver down my spine: “UFO Crash Landing in Las Vegas.” My initial reaction was one of disbelief, tinged with a sense of intrigue. Memories of our early days with B&RS, predicting such events, flooded my mind. The timing felt eerily perfect, leading to an onslaught of unanswered questions. The world I had crafted, a refuge for myself and my “Dominate The Globe” family, suddenly felt both expansive and minuscule. It served as a beautiful escape, allowing me to relive and share the experiences that had shaped my journey. Yet, in the grand tapestry of the universe, I was acutely aware of my insignificance—a mere grain of sand on an infinite beach. Despite my desire to make an impact on the world, I couldn’t deny that the world itself had the power to impact me in ways beyond my comprehension. Unfathomable events were unfolding, events that lay far beyond my understanding or control. In the face of such existential truths, I found solace in the fleeting nature of existence, cherishing every precious second with heightened appreciation.