The city was empty, like the set of a sci-fi movie when the aliens have chased everyone away or a nuclear explosion had wiped out all life.
Usually, a hero would be walking through the streets, preparing to fight a giant opponent or searching to rescue some helpless victims.
But the only person walking the streets was Amanda. She was nine years old.
She woke up one morning to find that everyone was gone, without explanation.
So, she did what came naturally. She walked to the grocery store. It was only a couple of blocks down the street. The automatic...
There's only one country in this world. You would think that would be a recipe for peace. But haven't you ever heard of civil war?
No matter how much people try to stay united, some people will insist on being divided. It's just human nature. We don't conform. We rebel. So instead of focusing on similarities, some people have to classify themselves based on their differences.
That was the premise behind the first meeting of the PBS (Proud Bald Society). The members of the fledgling group filled the park, their heads shining in the mid-morning sun. Romulus Jones, their president,...