Review: World ending stories...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 22, 2014
This collection of stories which are set before, during, as well as after the (upcoming) Apocalypse do not fail to entertain. A couple of the stories probably aren't that Apocalyptic strictly speaking, but they make up for it in other ways. The first (The Shifting Sands) is quite magical and involves Gods, dragons, and a flood in a distant land, while the second is quite amusing as the probes come out and Aliens experiment on the local rednecks (no prizes for guessing which story this is). My favourite of the bunch was "Cleavers" in which humanity is just holding on against violent invaders who aren't shy about a little forced inter species mating before annihilation. Also really liked "The Last Christmas" quite an uplifting story in which the countdown towards the end of the world has reached a critical point as a giant asteroid looms over the horizon on Christmas eve. All the stories are -1) The Shifting Sands (8/10) After witnessing their village being destroyed by a flood a family set out to find a new life.2) Light (9/10) As humanity becomes extinct an android sets out on a quest to define happiness.3) Alien Butt Plugs (8/10) When a farmer is convinced that he will be abducted by aliens, he takes steps to block out the possibility.4) Seeds (9/10) When a group of soldiers make an unusual discovery, doubts about who to trust start to grow.5) Cleavers (10/10) Two women travel through hostile territory in a bid to reach a safe haven.6) The Last Christmas (10/10) A couple look for a way to get in one last happy moment as the end creeps ever closer.7) Combustion (8/10) Three co-workers try to keep their cool only to find that things are only just heating up.Some of these stories have a ending which offers hope for the future, while others just have an ending. A great collection which should be read by anyone who wants to know what to expect during the Apocalypse.