Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction 2020complete | Page 41

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.