Fool's Beginning, Fool's End (At The End, Everything is Okay: The 0th Story)

Sam Martin has spent a lot of time in an underground stasis chamber. After a few millennia, he is awoken by a strange girl who tells him that he is eligible for a refund on his Life Preservation service. Freshly awakened -- and thoroughly confused -- Sam reflects on his life up until this moment, and whether or not any of it was worthwhile.

At least, he tries to. This new, strange world has no shortage of distractions.