Writing Prompt: Time is Money in America, but nowhere else.

Original Prompt

Today is the 50th anniversary of our currency, Time. See, we used to have the dollar as our currency, but in 2033, a businessman decided to pitch the idea of changing our currency. People would have watches, counting down. And if they couldn’t top theirs up, they would die. Most people thought this was a horrendous idea, but the government decided to enforce it anyway. Riots were happening, people resisted getting watches fitted, but eventually, all people over the age of 13 had their counters fitted to them, despite the surge of resistance. After this, there was an outcry, but protesters were fined, and, if you weren’t rich enough, you would perish on the floor.

Fifty years later, the government has become more corrupt and controlling. So, I spent three years researching, trying to find a loophole. Then, I found out that tomorrow would be the last day the airports were open, as they had noticed more people escaping from the country.

I packed my bags, full of supplies, and headed off for the last flight out.

PARIS FLIGHT WILL BE LAUNCHING AT 16:49. PLEASE HEAD THERE IMMEDIATELY.

I looked at my Time watch. As well as being used for money, this watch had the time inserted into it.

The flight was cramped; so many people wanted to be free, and this was their last chance.

Once we had made it to Europe, I walked out of the airport and watched others transfer their money. Big mistake.

They dropped to the ground, lying their. Their time had ran out.