The Man from Earth: Holocene

In a remote northern California town, John Oldman has spent decades living a quiet life, hiding in plain sight as a professor at a prestigious university. By appearances, he fits perfectly into academia, surrounded by his students and colleagues. However, beneath the façade, Oldman is a relic from a bygone era, a time long forgotten by the modern world. At 14,000 years old, Oldman has witnessed human history unfold in ways both grand and terrifying. He has lived through civilizations that have risen and fallen, each leaving its mark on the planet in their wake. The weight of his secrets and the burden of his immortality have taken their toll on Oldman, and as he approaches the twilight of his years, he begins to feel the effects of aging. Creaky joints, aches, and pains now plague him, a stark contrast to his previously boundless vitality. Oldman's days as a professor have become a mere facade to conceal his true nature. His students adore him, and he has grown fond of them, but they know very little about the man behind the legend. That is, until four talented students stumble upon a revelation that would change everything: Oldman's deepest secret. Emily, the bright and inquisitive young woman who first discovers the truth, is determined to unravel the mystery surrounding her enigmatic professor. She begins by studying Oldman's behavior, analyzing every move he makes, and questioning him indirectly, searching for answers. As her investigation deepens, she is joined by her classmates, Alex, who shares a dark past; Ben, the charismatic and confident leader; and Sophia, the intuitive and empathetic one. Together, the four students close in on the truth, forcing Oldman to confront the very person he has been trying to hide from. The closer they get to the truth, the more Oldman realizes that his life is hanging by a thread. His existence as a mortal, and his very sanity, depend on the secret remaining hidden. As the students begin to piece together Oldman's history, they uncover a trail of cryptic clues that lead them on a thrilling adventure. Their quest takes them through vast deserts, across scorching continents, and over centuries of history, uncovering long-forgotten civilizations. Each new discovery brings them closer to the heart of Oldman's mystery. Their research points to a pivotal point in Earth's history when the planet underwent a profound transformation, marked by the sudden and inexplicable melting of ice caps, the eruption of volcanic ash, and a devastating flood that nearly wiped humanity from existence. Dubbed the "Great Reset," this cataclysmic event reshaped the Earth and redefined the course of human history. However, this is not a mere episode in the grand chronicle of human history; it has far-reaching implications for the world's most popular religion. The discovery of evidence that might challenge the very foundations of this faith puts Oldman in a precarious position, for it could expose the world's most sacred texts as being mere myths. The students' findings threaten not only Oldman's life but also the fabric of society, as the consequences of this revelation could unleash a maelstrom of chaos and destruction upon the world. As the tension builds, Oldman finds himself torn between his loyalty to the students he has grown to care for and the desperate need to protect the truth. His attempts to deflect their questions and throw them off the scent only make them more resolute in their pursuit of the truth. The Man from Earth: Holocene becomes a battle between the power of knowledge and the weight of secrets, a cat-and-mouse game between Oldman and his students that will ultimately determine the fate of humanity's understanding of its place in the world.