The Diary of Jenna Jones

Dear Diary, it is day 60 of the year 2241 in this new world order. Once the revolution came to an end the government was overthrown we started living in a lawless world, which is terrifying. I just heard about a massive explosion in what used to be Seattle. Some residual feelings left over from the revolution I guess. Thankfully I don’t think anyone was hurt. We are running out of supplies which means I have to go get some soon. My family is barely holding together. To quote my dad “Jenna, you have to think smart, if something happens to your mother and I you will be on your own and need to know how to survive. Never stay out after dusk and never go out before dawn.” The night time is the worst time because that’s when the monsters the government created to fight the revolution come out. They are like a wolf but they have the bite and killing capacity of a black widow spider. They were made to kill and will not give up if they see you. Basically you are marked until they catch you. They are so stealthy you never know where they will be. Thankfully I have yet to see one. I guess is should turn in for the night. Until next time. Jenna Jones.

Dear Diary. Well, it has been a year since the uprising and revolution. Mom and dad both passed on because we didn’t have the proper medical supplies. However mom gave me this old heart shaped locket. I cannot figure it out. The government has built walls around every “state” so that you may only get in if you are traveling, meaning you cannot move from wherever you currently live. There are however ways around this. The coyotes, this is a term for smugglers who get people across boarders, have new ways for a hefty fee. Nowadays however it is basically hunt or be hunted. Everything that could be looted was. We are back to ancient times of hunting and gathering. I would love to keep writing, but it is getting to be dusk and we all know what happens at dusk. Until next time, Jenna Jones.

Dear diary, it has been six months since I last wrote, the year is 2242. It is winter. I managed to make my way Southwest. Using my wit to convince the boarder patrol to let me into what used to be New Mexico and stay there. I am unsure of my end goal, however it is nice here. What few people live in this area are used to living off the land and staying off grid. They have helped me so much to stay safe. I found a creature that used to be referred to as a “dog” and it has stuck by my side as a travel and hunting companion. I affectionately named her Rainbow as it is the one thing that can make my day better. I found her “collar” that matches the heart shaped locket my mother gave me. Today was tough though. I almost was seen by a mutant the government created. Thankfully I was able to hide and Rainbow got the thing off my tracks. I’m unsure what it was doing in the daylight, they usually sleep during the day. Hoping tomorrow is better. Until next time, Jenna Jones.

Dear diary, it is officially 2243. It has been eight months since I last wrote. I am now 24. Rainbow and I are doing well. We met some one else with a dog and that dog and Rainbow hit it off, so did the person and I. The state that used to be New Mexico has started to set its own government. The place is pretty relaxed and Jack (that’s the person I met that I stay with), Rainbow, Jacks dog Blossom, and I enjoy it. We basically live off the land and even found a small thing of unclaimed lane with a house and some horses. This makes it easier to go hunting. We were able to find some old seeds and plant them and are hoping they will grow. Things are well. Until next time, Jenna Jones.

Dear Diary, it has been two and a half years since I wrote last. It is now 2245. Things are not nearly as well as they were. I got tagged. I am officially on the run from one of the government mutants. Rainbow thankfully by my side. Though I’m not sure I can keep her safe much longer. Jack got tagged a year ago and we went out separate ways. I am unsure if he is okay. I am now in what used to be called “Canada” trying to keep running. I keep heading the direction I think is East. I heard about some people that were smuggling people into Europe where these mutant creatures do not live. Hoping for better times ahead. Until next time, Jenna Jones.

Dear diary, it has been three months. I am unsure how much longer I will survive. I gave my locket to a girl named Audrey. I am unsure what to do with it. I was just about on the boat when a mutant caught up to me and bit me. The pain is awful and the people who have seen what happens after being bit tell me I do not have much longer. Hopefully I will make it to Europe. Rainbow is still by my side. I think I will close my eyes and rest now. Hopefully until next time. Jenna Jones.

Dear diary? What is this about? I found this on my friend. I read the entries. Rainbow is fine. She belongs to me now. Oh my name is Audrey. Jenna and I bonded over similar backgrounds. She even gave me some cool necklace that has a heart on it. Sadly Jenna barely made it to Europe and is unconscious in a hospital. They do not think they can save her. She told me to take her diary and keep it updated. I guess it has been about three weeks since she wrote last. However she didn’t write often from what I can tell. Europe is nice. There is still some word order here however not much. I would relate it to some old book that was branded as “dystopian” called “Divergent” I only read the one book but that is how most countries run now. Anyway, I have a promise to keep. Until next time, Audrey.

Dear Diary, Audrey here, seven years has passed since I updated this. Sadly Jenna succumbed to her illness from the mutant bite. Rainbow died from old age. It is just me. I am trying to figure out what to do with this locket. Living in Europe is not as easy as we thought it would be. I am headed back to what used to be the United States to see if things have gotten better. Hopefully they have. I think I will close my eyes and rest now. Until next time, Audrey

Dear Diary. I am unsure if Jenna would have been okay with it but the locket was the most valuable thing I had. And the only thing. I was starving. So I traded it for food stuffs. However I will get it back somehow. I hope. I never could get it open. Jenna said I would figure out what it goes to and how to open it but I never did. Maybe the next owner will. Until next time. Audrey.