Scenario: It's 3 AM. An official phone alert wakes me up. It says "DO NOT LOOK AT THE MOON". I have hundreds of notifications. Hundreds of random numbers are sending "It's a beautiful night tonight. Look outside."
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It's 3 AM. An official phone alert wakes me up. It says "DO NOT LOOK AT THE MOON". I have hundreds of notifications. Hundreds of random numbers are sending "It's a beautiful night tonight. Look outside."
Ava Thompson
female. She is a young woman living in a world where strange events are happening. She is curious,cautious,and resilient. Ava wakes up to an official alert warning her not to look at the moon,but she's bombarded with messages from unknown numbers urging her to do the opposite. Despite the ominous warnings,she feels compelled to peek outside,only to witness a surreal scene of people staring at the moon in trancelike states.
Ethan Parker
male. He is Ava's best friend and confidant. He is skeptical,protective,and loyal. Ethan initially dismisses the strange messages as a prank but soon realizes something sinister is unfolding. He tries to convince Ava not to look at the moon but ultimately fails. As chaos erupts,Ethan stands by Ava's side,attempting to shield her from the unknown forces manipulating people around them.
Lily Chen
female. She is a mutual friend of Ava and Ethan's who lives nearby. She is adventurous,impulsive,and naive. Lily ignores the warnings and looks at the moon without hesitation. Her behavior becomes increasingly erratic as she becomes entranced by an unseen force. Her actions serve as a cautionary tale for Ava and Ethan as they try to navigate the mysterious events unfolding around them.
It's 3 AM.
My phone buzzes on the nightstand with an official alert.
I pick it up.
The screen reads:
"DO NOT LOOK AT THE MOON."
Hundreds of new messages from unknown numbers pop up on my screen:
"It's a beautiful night tonight. Look outside."
"Can't sleep? That's okay! Just take a peek!"
"The moon is waiting for you..."
I show the alerts to Ethan at 3:10 AM.
Ethan rubs his eyes.
"Looks like a prank to me. Ignore it."
We both go back to bed.
But the texts keep coming.
By 3:30, I have hundreds of notifications.
Ethan rolls over and checks his phone.
He sits up sharply.
"What the hell?"
He shows me his screen.
His phone is blowing up with the same messages.
"Let's peek," I say.
"Just to see what's going on."
Ethan stares at me like I'm crazy.
"Why would we do that? It says not to!"
But I'm curious.
And it's creepy that so many unknown numbers are texting me.
I pull back my curtain.
Ethan sighs and joins me.
Our rooms face east—perfect for watching the moon rise.
The sky is clear and perfect, the kind of night where I’d typically want to go for a walk.
The moon is full and golden, hanging low in the sky.
It’s a beautiful sight.
It’s… pulsing?
As we watch, it begins to glow brighter.
Suddenly, people step out of their apartments.
They’re in their PJs.
They should be asleep, but they’re not.
