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A Post-Apocalyptic story set in an alternate universe where a new plague broke out after the 1918 flu pandemic, rather than World War II happening. What would you call this alternate universe?

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&#x200B;<br><br>Hello everyone. I am a fan of alternate histories and post-apocalyptic fiction and would love to hear your thoughts on what would be a good name for an alternate universe where a plague, similar to the 1918 flu pandemic, breaks out in 1919 and spreads throughout the world. I will give you a brief description of the world I imagined:<br><br>The story is set in a world that is similar to ours, but where a plague, similar to the 1918 flu pandemic, breaks out in 1919 and spreads throughout the world, killing an estimated 50 million to 100 million people in the first six months. The plague is described as a disease that combines elements of the bubonic plague, smallpox, and pneumonia, causing symptoms that include fever, chills, and cough, followed by painful swelling of the lymph nodes and bleeding in the lungs. The plague is highly contagious and can be transmitted through coughing, sneezing, and contact with contaminated surfaces. The disease spreads rapidly, with reported cases of the plague occurring in every major city on Earth, from New York to London, Paris, Berlin, Rome, and Tokyo, among others. As a result of the rapid spread of the plague, society collapses, with governments powerless to contain the spread of the disease. The plague causes widespread panic and chaos, with people fleeing cities in search of safety, leading to the breakdown of social and economic structures. The plague also has a significant impact on the global economy, causing widespread trade disruption and economic collapse.<br><br>After the plague, the survivors are forced to adapt to a new world, where resources are scarce and society has collapsed. In this world, there is a new caste system. Those who had money and were wealthy are considered the ruling class, while those who were not as fortunate are relegated to a lower class. In addition, the plague has a significant impact on the environment, causing widespread destruction of crops and livestock, leading to famine and malnutrition. The plague also has a significant impact on the global food supply, causing widespread shortages and disruptions in food distribution.<br><br>The plague also has a significant impact on the world's population, with estimates suggesting that between 50 million to 100 million people die in the first six months after the outbreak. The plague causes widespread disruption to daily life, with many cities and towns becoming quarantine zones, where people are locked down to prevent the spread of the disease. In this world, the plague becomes a major part of everyday life, with people constantly living in fear of contracting the disease. In this world, the plague is considered a plague that will never end, a constant threat to humanity's survival.<br><br>The story is set 70 years after the plague breaks out, in a world that is vastly different from the one we know. The world has been forever changed by the plague, and the survivors must adapt to a new reality. I am interested in hearing your thoughts on what would be a good name for this alternate universe.<br><br>&#x200B;<br><br>&#x200B;<br><br>&#x200B;

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