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Christianity. A survivor tries to get into the church. Only for a demonic being to kill him, while cracking a church window in the process. Sam records Tommy saying a message to Allison just in case Tommy doesn't make it. A news article reveals that the Rapture has occurred worldwide. Children, infants and Christians getting raptured, with scientists labeling it as "Instant Death Syndrome". And also that unusual weather has been occurring worldwide. Tommy shows Shay, Jack and Allison a video of Skylar getting snatched by the unknown force, with Shay explaining that the Fifth Trumpet was played. Frame by frame, they see the face of a Fallen.
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