First published 2019
The world has fallen to pestilence. In this future ravaged by disease, survivors face a landscape transformed by catastrophe. Mary Shelley places her protagonist in a civilization brought to its knees, where the familiar structures of society crumble under the weight of widespread death. The plague spreads relentlessly, leaving few untouched by its reach. Those who remain must navigate a reality where the old rules no longer apply and hope becomes a scarce commodity. This opening volume introduces readers to Shelley's vision of humanity's struggle against forces beyond their control. The story explores how people respond when everything they once knew disappears, replaced by uncertainty and loss. At its heart, this tale examines what remains of human nature when stripped of the comforts and certainties of normal life.
Genres: fiction, dystopia, 21st-century, apocalyptic
Vibes: dark, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, humanity-struggle
127 pages · Paperback · Independently published
Content warnings: death