Gene Attraction

In the not-too-distant future, scientists had made a groundbreaking discovery - the ability to manipulate genes to create specific traits in offspring. This led to a new era of genetic engineering, where parents could select the desired traits of their children before they were even born.

However, as with any new technology, there were unforeseen consequences. Some children born with these engineered traits began exhibiting strange behavior. They seemed to be drawn to others with similar genetic modifications, forming tight-knit communities of "gene attractions."

As these communities grew in size and influence, they began to clash with those who were not genetically modified. Tensions escalated, leading to a full-blown genetic war.

The government stepped in, outlawing genetic engineering and imposing strict regulations on any further research in the field. But the damage had already been done. The gene attractions had become too powerful to be ignored, and they refused to go quietly into the night.

A group of rogue scientists, driven by their belief in the power of genetic engineering, went underground and continued their research in secret. They developed a new technology that allowed for even more precise genetic modifications but at a cost. The subjects who underwent the procedure experienced intense physical and mental pain, and many did not survive.

The gene attractions heard of this new technology and began seeking out the rogue scientists. They wanted to be the first to try out the new modifications, regardless of the risks. The scientists, desperate for funding and recognition, agreed to their demands.

As the gene attractions underwent the procedure, their behaviour became increasingly erratic. They formed cult-like followings around the scientists who had performed the modifications, worshipping them as gods. The scientists, intoxicated by their newfound power, began experimenting on themselves, leading to their own mutations.

In the end, the gene attractions became something beyond humans, a new species that had evolved beyond the limitations of genetics. The rest of humanity watched in horror as the gene attractions took over, leaving behind a world that had been irrevocably changed by the power of genetic engineering.

The gene attractions, now calling themselves the "Gene-Enlightened," had developed incredible abilities far beyond anything humans had ever imagined. They possessed superhuman strength, agility, and heightened senses, making them nearly invincible in battle.

They had also developed psychic abilities, allowing them to read minds, control others, and communicate telepathically. This made them even more dangerous, as they could manipulate people to do their bidding and turn them against their own kind.

The Gene-Enlightened began to spread their influence, building massive structures and cities that were beyond anything humans had ever seen. They even began to venture into space, colonizing new planets and spreading their influence throughout the galaxy.

Meanwhile, the rest of humanity struggled to survive in a world where they were no longer the dominant species. They formed small communities and hideouts, constantly living in fear of the Gene-Enlightened's next move.

A group of human rebels, led by a brilliant geneticist, developed a plan to take down the Gene-Enlightened once and for all. They would use the same technology that had created the Gene-Enlightened, but with a twist. Instead of modifying genes, they would erase them, creating a new virus that would target the specific genes responsible for the Gene-Enlightened's abilities.

It was a risky plan, but the rebels had no other choice. They launched their virus into the Gene-Enlightened's cities, hoping to wipe out their abilities and level the playing field. But something went wrong. The virus mutated, affecting humans as well and causing a widespread pandemic that wiped out much of the remaining population.

In the end, only a handful of humans survived, living in a world that was unrecognizable from the one they had known before. The power of genetic engineering had proven to be both a blessing and a curse, and humanity had paid a heavy price for their arrogance.