Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction 2020 | Page 5
Hong Kong Young Writers Awards 2020
Amazing Future Adventures from
Greater Bay Area
Victoria Shanghai Academy, Leung, Hin Ching – 8
It was dark outside and the moon was shining bright. It was quiet, except me munching
my chocolate chip cookies. For some reason, I felt like someone was spying on me. One drop
of sweat rolled from my forehead right to my cheek. I couldn’t stand it. I took a deep breath
and looked outside the window… I saw two gigantic eyes looking at me and the creature was
talking! It was a beautiful owl! She told me that she wanted to take me to a mysterious place.
I was curious so I climbed on the owl’s back and …
After a short time, we were there. The first thing I saw was a very big banner – Welcome
to the Greater Bay Area. I was more curious than ever. “Where is it?” I asked, “How come
I’ve never seen this place before?”
The owl replied, “Here is the Greater Bay Area in 2035 and you are the one who will
live here.”
I was shocked, “You must be lying. I live in Hong Kong and I’ve never heard of
this place.”
The owl smiled, “As I told you, it is now 2035, and the Greater Bay Area consists of
9 cities and 2 special administrative regions in south China. Hong Kong is part of this new
world and your home is in it.”
Suddenly, something caught my eyes. “AHHHHH!” I screamed, “all of the cars are
haunted! There is no driver. It’s very dangerous. Let’s get out of here!”
“No worries,” said the owl in a I know-it-all voice, “they are self-driving cars. These
cars are capable of sensing its environment and moving safely with little or no human input.”
I was relieved. “The weather is getting hot, why don’t we go to get some drinks?” I nodded
my head. So soon we headed straight to the nearest shop. After we had chosen our favorite
drinks, I started looking for the cashier. But the owl stopped me and said that there were no
cashiers here, “Just pass through the door and the amount spent on your purchased items will
be debited from your e-wallet.”
“What a convenient smart store!”
“I want you to meet someone,” said the owl, and we were high up in the sky once again.
I couldn’t take my eyes off the beautiful sight. “Greater Bay Area is so big and wonderful!”
Soon we landed on a big building. “Why is my name printed on this magnificent building?”
I asked. “That’s because you are the one who designed this building and you are a famous
architect in the Greater Bay Area.” I followed her into the building. I saw a beautiful lady
sitting on a wooden chair. She was drawing something. I decided to take a closer look…
“It looks so bright
Never felt so right
Now this is my life…”
The song was coming from the TV. I tried to shut the noise, hoping to keep the
dream alive.
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