The End of the World as We Know It: a Short Story About the Apocalypse

The End of the World as We Know It: A Short Story About the ApocalypseWhen the world ends, survival begins.This gripping anthology of apocalyptic short stories takes readers into the chaos of collapse and the fragile sparks of hope that remain. From fortified malls turned sanctuaries to streets ruled by masked maniacs, each tale explores ordinary people facing extraordinary ends—and the choices that define who lives, who dies, and who dares to rebuild. The world didn’t end with a bang. It just… stopped. No warnings. No explanation. Just silence, chaos, and masked maniacs stalking the streets with blades and grins.Max Fairweather never thought that his company’s last project— a mall built like a fortress, with bulletproof glass, steel shutters, and its own power supply would become his family’s last stand. But when society collapses and strangers begin hunting the streets like predators, Max and his sister Rachelle flee to Crossroads mall with a few close friends in tow.Inside, they find food, shelter, and safety — for now.But safety is a fragile thing.As survivors arrive and secrets bubble beneath the surface, Max discovers that sometimes the greatest threat isn’t what’s outside the walls… but what’s already inside.Raw, tense, and deeply human, The End of the World as We Know It delivers a bite-sized journey into the heart of destruction. Perfect for fans of The Walking Dead, Monument 14, and Black Mirror, these stories remind us that the end isn’t always the end—it’s the beginning of something new.