Ruination

by Michael S. Gardner

Everything is not what it seems, especially when the dead rise and stalk the living.

When a depressed and lonely survivor stumbles across a desperate man in need of saving, he finds out that he is in for more than he expected. Sometimes life throws a curve ball, and sometimes it's actually for the better.

But nothing lasts forever.

What once was will never be again, and it all begins with a knock on the door.

Genres: Zombies

14 pages, ebook

First published June 3, 2013

About the author

Residing in Newport News, Virginia, Michael spends his free time writing horror, be it short stories, novellas, or novels. Currently, his short story collection, "Death in the Times of Madness," is available in both paperback and Kindle editions. Forthcoming works include a zombie novella, "Betrayal," and a pirate novella, "The Blood of an Immortal." When he's not writing, he's usually reviewing books or interviewing authors in the horror genre. View his blog at: www.atasteofterror.blogspot.com.

Reviews

[Netanella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short story zombie fiction that's extremely well written, emotionally poignant and vengefully bloody. Good times. As a fan of horror, I loved it.

[Tammy K. · Rating 4 out of 5]

At the end of his ropes and in absolute despair, a man sits down to write the story of his life while there is still time.
This 14 page short story is amazingly rich in plot and character development when you consider its brevity.
The author did a great job using vivid descriptions. I could see myself being the person who found the letter, and relived the horror of the main character as I read it.
Readers of Horror-Short stories will likely enjoy this title.
Warning: this story contains blood and gore so it is not for the lighthearted reader.

[M.L. Roos · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good short story, well written and interesting. A man at the end of times is writing his thoughts with a loaded weapon at his side with the final bullet in the chamber. The things he sees along the way create a powerful and poignant look at humanity.

[Joe Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good short story. Sad, yet uplifting. Great writer