Bedtime Stories for the Apocalypse

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May 2020

In a Parallel Universe
It was a regular old Friday morning.
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Barista Provacateur
The heat outside was stifling, the air sticky and heavy with the threat of a storm.
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Rich & Voss
“Do you remember what I said to you in the car on the way here?” Rich started, his voice softer than the pounding of Sandra’s heartbeat in her ears.
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A Little Star Wars Story
May the Fourth Be With You!
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The Thing About Daniel
The thing about Daniel was that he basically always did whatever he wanted, whenever he wanted.
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April 2020

Nakana’s Return to Almayra
“Nakana,” Elena’s voice suddenly called out, echoing in the air around Nakana.
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The Cab Ride
Julia first heard the story from Anders, who heard it from his cousin Olga.
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Major Rose Snowfall’s Bad Night
There was a time and place for panic.
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Maria Plays the Piano
When the song ended, the auditorium remained silent for a full second.
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Four Little Lambs
The air crackled with electricity.
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