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Last Human

May 30th, 2023
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  1. In the desolate remains of what was once a bustling society, a lone figure wandered aimlessly. This solitary being was the last human on Earth, the final witness to the downfall of humanity. Once teeming with life and chaos, the world had now fallen into a state of eerie peace, filled with melancholy and solitude.
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  3. As he roamed through the abandoned streets, the echoes of laughter and chatter resonated in his mind. Memories of vibrant cities, crowded markets, and bustling neighborhoods haunted his every step. Dilapidated buildings stood as silent witnesses to a forgotten era, where dreams were once pursued and ambitions thrived.
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  5. The last human walked among the remnants of civilization, observing the remnants of what was once cherished. He traced his fingers along the weathered facades, imagining the lives that were once intertwined within those walls. The silence around him was deafening, a constant reminder of the irreversible loss that had befallen humanity.
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  7. Loneliness enveloped him like a heavy fog, weighing down his weary soul. Every corner he turned, every empty home he explored, only deepened the void within him. The absence of human connection became unbearable, and he yearned for the warmth of companionship, for a familiar voice to break the silence that had consumed his existence.
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  9. Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months. The last human's spirit waned with each passing moment, his heart burdened by the weight of solitude. The world had become his melancholic prison, a solemn reminder of what had been lost forever.
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  11. In the depths of his despair, he made a fateful decision. Standing atop a crumbling skyscraper, he gazed at the vast expanse before him. The world stretched out, desolate and silent, as if mourning the absence of its human inhabitants. With a heavy heart, he took one final breath, and then, with a leap of faith, he let go.
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  13. As his body descended towards the ground, a profound sense of peace washed over him. In that final moment, he found solace in the embrace of oblivion. The last human's existence, marred by loneliness and sorrow, came to an end, leaving behind a world devoid of its most intricate creation.
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  15. And so, the remnants of humanity lay untouched, a solemn testament to a forgotten era. Nature would reclaim the abandoned cities, and the legacy of mankind would fade into obscurity. The last human had departed, leaving behind a world that had once thrived with life, now consigned to the annals of history.
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