2003: A Short Story

It was August 21, 2003. Mr. Genius was in a very bad mood. When he was in a bad mood, he danced. Today, he was in the department hallway and dancing. He was surrounded by students and professors. All of a sudden, he pointed at one professor saying, “Did you know you’re dying? Yes, on February 29, 2004, at 11 p.m. I can fix you in time but not in space. I can’t exactly tell where.” Then addressed the crowd, “Did you know what is happening in 2005? A strong earthquake would vanish this city and many more.” He continued predictions, “Oh yeah, something bad is happening in 2020 that would affect millions of people.” While he continued to make predictions, someone in the crowd interjected and asked sarcastically, “May you tell us when are you dying?” He said, “Right now. Yes now.” He shot himself with a shotgun that he already carried.