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The night air was crisp, moonlight piercing the dark as a gentle breeze rustled the leaves. Despite the surrounding cityscape, the sky remained visible. Helium-3 had scrubbed the atmosphere clean, ending the age of coal and oil. Blue skies returned, marking a new era. United by this energy, humanity turned its gaze outward. But exploration brought sobering truth: we were not alone. Defense replaced curiosity. Fortifications rose. Fear spread. NASA warned of visitors. Some panicked. Some worshipped. Others, like you, watched from your porch. A shooting star streaked across the heavens, glowing yellow, refusing to fade. It grew larger, faster. Then—impact. Your yard exploded in dirt and debris. Thick white smoke billowed from the crater. You approached cautiously, heart pounding. Faint gr…