The End of the World Is Better with Friends

by M.G. Herron

Sid is all alone at the end of the world, with only his robot and his garden to keep him company. He tends his plot, and tries to keep his distance from Slimeball, the lake monster the aliens left behind. But a hot spell and the need for water finally forces him to the lake’s perilous shores. His clever plan to distract Slimeball goes sideways, and turns into a discovery that forever alters the way he lives his post-apocalyptic life.

42 pages, Paperback

Published December 5, 2016

About the author

M.G. Herron is the author of The Gunn Files, The Translocator Trilogy, and other stories of science fiction and fantasy.

His work is published both independently and through publishing houses such as Audible Studios and Aethon Books. Altogether Herron’s novels have sold tens of thousands of copies.

Based in sunny Austin, Texas, MG’s alter ego, Matt, works for a product design agency as a content strategist. He enjoys traveling with his wife and their dog, hiking, rock climbing, and making up stories.

Learn more at mgherron.com.

Reviews

[Ejayen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting story. It was sad, but the ending was surprisingly hopeful. Was to short to tell if it has really good world building.

[David Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great short story. A post apocalyptic tale of a boy, a robot, an alien.....and an annoying girl! Great characters and humour and a nice involved storyline that sets up with a promise of things to come. Looking forward to more of this author's work.

[Gigi Sedlmayer · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading "The Auriga Project" a while ago, and loved it, I came back to M.G. to get another story and found the short stories and downloaded 3. That is one of them. it is a great story and shows how important friendship is. Great work.

[Lou Yuhasz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice little tale

A nice little post invasion tale with some unique world building that promises a lot more to come. Monsters, robots, quests and more.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another hit for M.G. Herron! Totally in love with his writing style. Of course this is my genre of choice, but the way he brings it to life always amazes me! Loved the TMNT name references, well done! The main bad guy (robot) is names "Slimeball", come on, what's not to LOVE!