The Last City Novels & Stories

Host tried to grab the attention of the public to his last deal. "Finally we have our last property. Ladies and gentlemen, this property is also outside the city of Shanghai, a lot of you might already know of its existence as it used to be a flourishing town of our forefathers. Yes, I am talking about the Original Sun city" He said with excitement, although, the same look of joy was missing from the faces of listeners. They were still not over about what happened moments ago.

The once mighty city, plagued by civil war and corruption, now stood on the brink of liberation—or annihilation. The world watched, breathless, as the final chapter of the Alemia war began to unfold. And as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting the city in a fiery glow, the soldiers of Aeternum marched on, their hearts filled with the unshakable belief that they were about to change history forever.

Aric and Kaida closed their eyes, allowing the melodies of the symphony to envelop them, knowing that it would carry on long after they were gone. As they reached the edge of the city, they turned to look back one final time. The skyline of Emeridia stood tall and proud, a testament to the resilience and compassion of its people. Aric and Kaida smiled, feeling a deep sense of fulfillment knowing that their legacy would forever be intertwined with the city they loved.

We don’t join it. ​The wild is all that is left, she replied, her jade eyes searching mine. The iron is rusting. The gold is spent. If we don’t learn to speak the language of the leaf, we will be the last things that die in this city. ​I looked at her, and then at Silas, and then out the window at the glowing green sea that was slowly climbing the walls of our fortress. We had won the war for the atmosphere, but we were losing the war for our own humanity. The Iron City was being reclaimed, brick by brick and bone by bone.

Beyond them stretched an enormous underground city. Emma stared in disbelief. Rows of modern buildings stood beneath the earth. Vehicles. Generators. Warehouses. Computer servers. It was impossible. Liam whispered, "This isn't a bunker." "It's a city." Edward spread his arms proudly. "Welcome..." "...to New Foundation." Thousands of lights illuminated the underground complex. People walked through the streets. Scientists. Engineers. Armed guards. Families. Children. Emma felt her heart sink. "Children?" Edward nodded. "They know nothing about the world above."

Chills run down my spine and instantly my nerves vanish. We walk a little ways before he stops. He uncovers my eyes and my eyes open and try to adjust to the light. I cover my mouth and gasp. We are near the edge of the cliff and before us lies a view of the Emerald city. You can see everything from here. Below I can see the twinkling of the city lights and the hustle and bustle of the people. It seems everybody is in a rush to get somewhere, but I'm frozen in time watching as the world goes by. The view of the skyline can also be seen in the distance. The gray clouds cover the night sky as the moon tries to peek through. It's a relaxing and comforting feeling being up here.

Flight information. Three days from now. To Los Angeles. I gave myself 72 hours. 72 hours to say a final goodbye to this city. And to make a clean break from Enzo Moretti. The city that never sleeps was finally quiet, but for me, the night was endless. I watched the distant lights go out, one by one, just like the warmth in my heart, fading to nothing. From now on, I answered to no one but myself.

I smiled sincerely and turned away from the prison. After seeing Vivian for the last time, I would never need to see her again in this life. She would disappear from my world forever. And my world would finally see the warmth of spring.

I haven't talked to him since. Ma and Pa were sitting in the living room when it was time to leave for the party. "So who is hosting the house party this time?" "Cassandra." "You know the rules." "Yes, Pa. No alcohol, no drugs, and home by 1 AM." "12 AM!" "That was last year! Come on! 1 AM is not a big deal." "As long as you follow the rest of the rules, then fine." "Let the girl live, honey. She will only be a teenager once."

Maddy smiled like a maniac and raised her middle finger back at him. Minutes have passed. Maddy asked Finn about what he talked about with Uncle Sam. Finn said that they just talked about his current state of life now after getting rid of poverty. Uncle Sam even reminded him to take care of Maddy as she's the only girl in our group. Jackie whined. Even though Maddy is a woman, she's strong that even a man would run away once she fires a word. We got farther away as I saw the sign ‘You're now living in Demitri City’, it became clearer to me that I'm getting nearer on seeing the lake and the stern face of grandma Debbie again…