Aftermath Novels & Stories

--- Aftermath The silence returned. Heavier this time. Final. Lys’s hand fell. The gun slipped from her fingers. Her head rolled weakly against Kael’s chest. “Hey,” he said quickly, panic rising again. “Hey—stay with me—don’t you dare check out now—” Her eyes fluttered. Barely. “I’m… still here,” she whispered. “Good,” he said roughly. “Stay that way.” --- The Collapse The ground shook. Harder this time.