The ferry had been fitted with the latest technology and the last human operator had retired almost five years ago. The onboard computer ensured the boat ran on time – day after day after day.
Passengers got used to a computerised voice wishing them a good day. Many would say a cheery ‘thank you’ in reply as they disembarked.
The virus that engulfed the globe six months ago annihilated all of Earth’s living creatures in a matter of weeks.
Each day the ferry makes this journey. Its digital captain oblivious of his lack of passengers. His daily, cheery adieu, going unheard.
MikeJackson©2017
Photo Prompt © Ted Strutz
A 100-word story for this week’s Friday Fictioneers prompt.
Mike Jackson 
Sometimes, ignorance is bliss.
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It is indeed!
Thanks for your comments.
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Fascinating idea. What else will still carry on oblivious once we’re all wiped out? Streetlights will still go on and off, heating and a/c units will keep the air warm or cold….
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Scary when you think how much would carry on even if we weren’t here.
Thanks for your comments Iain.
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Chilling. Really chilling.
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Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for dropping by.
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Needs some android passengers.
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Now there’s a thought.
Thanks for your comments James.
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What a lovely, and terrifying, whimsy
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Glad you enjoyed it Neil and thanks for dropping by.
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Extremely whimsical! But, what’s the boat running on?
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It’s a mixture of Kryptonite and Vibranium which generate power in the reaction chamber, channelling the energy released by mutual annihilation into a stream of electro-plaza.
Thanks for your comments Varad.
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Well now… like Varad said, what is the boat running on?
And what else will continue on without any “passengers”?
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I have this horrifying image of all the rides on Disneyland running by themselves. Eek!
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Ugh!
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See answer above.
As for what else might continue – possibly everything we take for granted.
Thanks for your comments Dale.
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I can see a whole society… maybe even android passenger going back and forth… all humans gone… things just operating anyway like a giant clockwork
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Sounds quite serene.
Thanks for dropping by.
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Wow…well done. I suppose the boat is solar powered. 🙂
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If only it was that simple. See my reply to Vard above to see how the ferry is powered.
Thanks for your comments.
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ferry sad.
Randy
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Many thanks.
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Sweet and lonely. A great little read. 🙂
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Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for te comments.
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Really good writing.
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Many thanks.
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…everyone’s gone to the moon… Nice one Mike
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Thanks Keith.
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Very ominous
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Isn’t it just!
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That is classic sci-fi… so realistic. It could happen, and all too easily. Loved it!
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You are so right Jelli – it could happen.
Thanks for your comments.
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And then one day, it sinks. Ending it’s run of joy and ignorance. Well done in creating a great spooky atmosphere!
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Very clever take on the prompt. I enjoyed this.
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Wow. Awesome read
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Oooh, that’s eerie… I like it!
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