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After: A Post Apocalyptic Story Collection
The end has already come. This is what followed.
Within just two years, more than five billion people disappeared, leaving no trace.
For those left behind, it was a matter of survival. Some opted out, unable to find a place for themselves in this new world. Others struggled on, trying their best to reclaim the lives they once had. And some people thrived.
This is a collection of their stories. The survivers, the deserted. Those still clinging to hope, and those who have abandoned it.
Within just two years, more than five billion people disappeared, leaving no trace.
For those left behind, it was a matter of survival. Some opted out, unable to find a place for themselves in this new world. Others struggled on, trying their best to reclaim the lives they once had. And some people thrived.
This is a collection of their stories. The survivers, the deserted. Those still clinging to hope, and those who have abandoned it.
33 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 6, 2017
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About the author
Angeline Trevena
33 books60 followersAngeline Trevena is a British science fiction, fantasy, and horror author. Creator of The Paper Duchess series, she is best known for her feminist brand of dystopia.
She’s been writing stories since she was old enough to hold a pen, and after gaining a BA Hons degree in Drama and Writing, she honed her craft with horror and fantasy shorts which are published in numerous magazines and anthologies.
Angeline grew up on the edge of Dartmoor, Devon, amongst its legends and ghost stories, but now lives in central England with her husband, their two young boys, and a somewhat neurotic cat.
She’s been writing stories since she was old enough to hold a pen, and after gaining a BA Hons degree in Drama and Writing, she honed her craft with horror and fantasy shorts which are published in numerous magazines and anthologies.
Angeline grew up on the edge of Dartmoor, Devon, amongst its legends and ghost stories, but now lives in central England with her husband, their two young boys, and a somewhat neurotic cat.
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February 16, 2019
A sincerely enjoyable selection of snippets from the author's apocalyptic world. There's no zombies here, but rather a few tales that hint as to what brought about the "end of the world". So intriguing that it's left me begging for more. It looks like the author has written a novel to further whet the appetite - yet another to add to my growing TBR pile.
April 18, 2017
Had I read the blurb before reading the book, it might have seemed lacking. After all we are thrown right into the after part of the story; we don't get to see people disappearing, the missing posters, nor people opting out. Maybe a better blurb would be something like
Fortunately I didn't read the blurb, only the title and tag line, so I was able to fully enjoy this collection of short short stories, as it made for a good narration of the new (apocalyptic) reality the characters had to deal and cope with.
Each of the stories stands alone, yet, together and in order, they form a better and more complete picture. The few glimpses of characters possibly 'crossing paths', without actually doing so, pulled it all together.
The Light was particularly sad, I found, though each and every one was touching and harsh at the same time.
The end has already come. This is what followed.
A collection of the stories of the survivers, the deserted. Those still clinging to hope, and those who have abandoned it.
Fortunately I didn't read the blurb, only the title and tag line, so I was able to fully enjoy this collection of short short stories, as it made for a good narration of the new (apocalyptic) reality the characters had to deal and cope with.
Each of the stories stands alone, yet, together and in order, they form a better and more complete picture. The few glimpses of characters possibly 'crossing paths', without actually doing so, pulled it all together.
The Light was particularly sad, I found, though each and every one was touching and harsh at the same time.
November 11, 2018
I enjoyed this collection of short stories from different people affected by the same apocalyptic disaster. It helped me understand the plot to know that this is a prequel to While We were Waiting, book 2, in a series. I love apocalyptic tales and this little book definitely grabbed my attention. I there is also a preview of the second book at the end. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this ebook from the author and this is my honest and freely given review.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this ebook from the author and this is my honest and freely given review.
December 29, 2019
Interesting touching collection of short, short stories set in the world after a vast number of people have just disappeared. Wish there had been more but did like what was there. These are more like a dozen trailers for a future full length book. I received this free and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
August 10, 2020
Really enjoyed these short stories about an apocalypse that has affected everyone in different ways. From what i understand people just up and disappeared, some returned but not "right", the short stories that leave you wanting to know more and since i want to know more i am definitely checking out the book to where these are set in.
April 2, 2022
A very enjoyable book of short stories, really short. I actually liked them very short, it’s like having a quick conversation with someone and then you move on. There isn’t any finish to the stories and because I haven’t read any of her books I don’t know if they fit in as a prequel or synopsis. The book is worth reading anyway.
September 7, 2018
Fascinating collection of apocalyptic & dystopian stories set in the same world. Beautifully written, very good read.
December 29, 2018
I liked this collection of short stories, gave me a taste & left me wanting to read more by this writer!
March 1, 2019
Very interesting but too short
May 6, 2019
Short stories that are a fun to read. Some would make nice novels.
July 4, 2020
A very different and interesting story. I wonder how many of us could survive this
March 12, 2017
Idk wtf the book description is going on about people disappearing and posters. I didn't read anything like that.
When we're dropped in, we are clueless if they disappeared or died or have come back to life.
And this book reminds me why the apocalypse genre is 98% shyt.
No beginning. Sketchy middle introducing over a dozen characters in a dozen paragraphs and it just fades into static.
Don't waste your time, even if you have time to waste.
When we're dropped in, we are clueless if they disappeared or died or have come back to life.
And this book reminds me why the apocalypse genre is 98% shyt.
No beginning. Sketchy middle introducing over a dozen characters in a dozen paragraphs and it just fades into static.
Don't waste your time, even if you have time to waste.
July 16, 2025
A really good collection of short stories that managed to come full circle. Interesting tales that leave you wanting more, painting a picture of worlds gone wrong, humanity striving to survive and more danger to come. Great way to pass an evening.
December 9, 2019
remember reading this one a while back. remember likin' it. think I can recommend fer any fan of the genre
April 14, 2017
Nine short (usually two pages) stories about a time AFTER some terrible event happend, end of the world stories, quite nice between hope and desolation. These people who have lost almost everything are struggling to survive and bonding.
Unlike another reviewer I see no fault in jumping into the story right away and the open endings. These are short stories after all. I liked reading this, the atmosphere is well created.
"The promise" is my favourite here.
Unlike another reviewer I see no fault in jumping into the story right away and the open endings. These are short stories after all. I liked reading this, the atmosphere is well created.
"The promise" is my favourite here.
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