Waking Up
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Last published Wed, Nov 29, 2017
Chris wakes up in a pile of building rubble. The last thing he remembers is giving a presentation in front of an office full of his co-workers. But now, the buildings around him are gone and he can see the horizon for miles, which is unusual for someone working in New York City's financial district. The Apocalypse has occurred, and what Chris wakes up to is a nightmare.
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