297

Originally written in French, 297 is part of Gabriella’s record, a chronicle written 50 years into the future. Gabriella looks back on the events leading up to 2028, marking the arrival of the first aliens and the development of sentient AI beings on Earth. The narrative unfolds chronologically from this pivotal year, exploring whether it is fact, possibility, or a prediction shaped by humanity’s hubris and disregard for the planet, its nature, and wildlife.

As superior entities intervene, they present humanity with a stark ultimatum: Stop the destruction or face elimination. They have 10 years to comply.

In recording these events, Gabriella holds the power to change the past, present, and future. The choices she makes could alter the course of history and reshape reality. Will she choose wisely?

John Christophe was adopted, sent to a private school staffed by ex-military; character building, then Grammar, then out to work. He discovered his adoption only in his 40s. A pivotal and haunting moment.

His natural talent for drawing, his acute sense of right and wrong and his desire for knowledge have moulded his life. He studied for a PhD, was headhunted to lead several international design projects, can fly a light aircraft, pilot a boat, ride a motorcycle and loves classic cars. Should have kept some.

But his real passions are his wife, family, wildlife, nature and the environment.