When Humans Became Powerless

An Antidote to Destruction

While ants weren’t as smart as humans, they compensated for it in numbers. And collectively, they were tired of the wanton destruction of the planet.

Coordinating worldwide, via a mechanism people didn’t yet understand, they chewed electrical cables the world over.

Without their invisible power source, humans soon lost their dominance — roads became empty, cities were abandoned, and silence ruled the airwaves.

Balance and an earlier definition of “normality” were restored. And humans, no longer able to rely on electricity for anything, were forced to return to their hunter-gatherer days, living in nature. Would they learn their lesson though?

This story is in response to this writing prompt.