The Phenomenon

Here's the intro to my newest story! Hope you enjoy it!

“That’s right. Phenomenon.” I chuckle quietly to myself, alone save this recording device. “That’s what they call me. Phenomenon. Fastest man on the planet. And not just because I can move quickly.

                “It was a long time ago,” I spoke into the microphone. “I was young, we all were at one point. Thing is, I was young in a place I never should have been. The government at that time called themselves the OCG, or Organized Continental Government. They were interested in lots of things, clean energy, food for everyone, stuff like that. At least, that’s what they told the public. In reality, they were the same as all power hungry rulers, since the dawn of time. They knew their time on the top of the heap would end soon, and they were desperate to stop it. Into this pool of desperation, I was forced. I guess I shouldn’t say forced though. At the time I wanted it. I was young, like I said before. I was young, and my name was Josiah Greenwich. I suppose I’m supposed to record everything that happened, so I will begin at the beginning, where all good stories seem to begin. It was the year 2999, exactly one year away from the biggest celebration on the planet. And there I was, seventeen, gullible, and full of passion for my country.”