Hour 1
Thousands of reports came in, each describing undying white flames that did not give off heat. Fire departments confirmed that the flames could not be extinguished with water or conventional means. Thousands of car accidents occurred across the country due to the sudden loud noise and the appearance of the flames on roads. Citizens were ordered to remain indoors until further notice.
All news organizations were instructed by the government to share only verified information. Congress scheduled an emergency meeting.
The officially released information included:
– The white flames appeared immediately after the global buzzing noise.
– The phenomenon is occurring worldwide.
– The white flames are not spreading.
Hour 2
Reports began to circulate that saying "Status Window" aloud would generate a glowing window in the air displaying personal statistics and information. Many individuals confirmed the phenomenon firsthand.
All online posts referencing the "Status Window" were quickly suppressed by government cyber teams in an effort to prevent mass panic and further confusion.
Hour 3
Multiple law enforcement agencies confirmed that entering the white flames would cause individuals to disappear. Those who reappeared later claimed they had "entered a tutorial gate" and were required to complete some sort of challenge. Most reported dying during the process, but because it was a "tutorial gate," they were brought back to life.
Initial disbelief was widespread. However, the consistency of witness testimonies made the claims difficult to dismiss. Officials began quietly collecting data on returning individuals. All who claimed to have died appeared spaced out, detached, or emotionally numb about what had happened to them and what was happening around them.
The National Guard was deployed to secure as many of the white "tutorial gates" as they could manage. Multiple U.S. military assets stationed overseas were called back.
Hour 4
Some who completed these "gates" came back with noticeable physical changes. Reports noted increased strength, speed, and stamina, though most remained unverified at the time.
The Department of Defense issued a silent watch order: monitor all gate locations and anyone who exits them.
Out of fear of public backlash, Congress allowed the information to be fully released and ended the suppression efforts. All news organizations were instructed to report that there is no immediate threat. However, due to widespread traffic collisions and blocked roadways, the lockdown remains in effect.
Hour 5
Later that hour, following the release of information, an individual—now identified as "Max"—appeared unexpectedly in front of a crowd of reporters gathered outside the Milwaukee police station. Witnesses and footage confirmed that he ran at unnatural speed before shouting to the crowd:
"GOOD NEWS, EVERYONE! I got information about the white flames that are appearing!"
He then performed a high vertical leap, landing without injury and stunning the press. As reporters rushed him with questions, he instructed everyone present, and those watching from home, to say:
"Status Window."
Numerous reporters said those words while trying to ask questions. Onlookers described visible reactions of shock as stat windows appeared in midair. Several microphones and cameras were dropped live on air.
Max declared that the white flames were "gates," describing them as non-lethal trials where people could fight monsters, level up, and gain equipment like his own. He ended his appearance by jumping over the crowd and vanishing into the night.
The public response has been chaotic. The White House has yet to issue an official statement on this issue. The footage has since been clipped, mirrored, and spread globally.
Hour 6
Military presence has increased around major gate hotspots. Several nations have independently confirmed that a "tutorial system" may be in place, designed to prepare individuals for higher threats. No official explanation has been given regarding the origin or purpose of the gates.
Public trust in government responses has begun to fracture. Hashtags like #Gate, #WhiteFlameChallenge, #IRLGame, and #StatusWindow have been trending and spreading rapidly across social media.
There is now widespread speculation that entering the gates and completing them grants real, tangible power. Most still seem reluctant to jump into flames, not believing it until they see it with their own eyes.
Further updates will be released as more information becomes available.