Some stories begin with a concept.

Others, a character.

This story began with a saying: “only the roaches will survive.”

Some people believe that after the apocalypse, all that will be left is roaches and radiation. I don’t agree. People are resilient and resourceful.

And as long as humanity survives, so does hope.

This story is one of 5 post-apocalyptic sci-fi adventures collected in Boys & Their Monsters, a short story collection about young men facing great odds at the end of ...