Publisher's Synopsis
Four pre-apocalyptic short stories by Aria Zimin.
THE PURPLE HEARTBREAK
A child raised under a strict political regime struggles to differentiate between fact and propaganda while her parents fight to keep their family alive.
TIME IS MONEY
Joyce is dirt poor, breathing black mould, and miserable. When her world changes for the better, she finds herself at a crossroads: help those she lived amongst or live with those who helped her.
A RACE AGAINST OUR PREDATORS
Strange humanoid creatures start appearing around the world. Natalie and her family struggle to figure out what's happening while the rest of the world struggles to work together.
THE NOBODIES
Three strangers form an unbreakable bond after a natural disaster. Together, they navigate the post-disaster world where the fallout can be more disastrous than the event itself.
CONTENT WARNINGS: the stories above contain some of the following topics that may be disturbing or inappropriate for certain audiences:
- swearing and coarse language
- medical malpractice
- transphobia
- violence
- murder / genocide
- pro-choice / abortions
- misogyny
- cyber-bullying
- suicide
- sexual imagery
