In 2027, the deadly N-Virus kills off 85% of the world’s population. Distraught, Travis decides to bicycle from Washington to Oregon to see if his grandparents are alive, but when he gets there, he finds out only Grandpa survived.<br><br>Then a few neighbors move in after their home catches fire. One of them, Winston, is gay. He and Travis hit it off quickly. Together with Winston’s sisters Angela and Joy, they struggle to create a home amid the chaos.<br><br>When the home is invaded and they’re held hostage, will this be the end for the makeshift family? Or will they get one final chance to survive?

Final Chance

Joy said, “You guys just did it, huh?” Then she sighed. “I need a man. A good man. Angela and I want to get pregnant. Not at the same time, but we need to rebuild civilization.”


Travis held his hands up. “I want no part of that. The Earth will be much better off without humans tramping about.”


Winston added, “Yeah, polluting one hundred percent of the world and its oceans, along with the air and soil. Humans need to go.”


They walked outside and ran into Mr. Lee. He stopped, put his hands on his hips, looked both of them up and down, and said, “I hope you boys have some energy left for chores. Get to it.” He winked.


They smiled and went off to finish chores, but Winston couldn’t wipe the silly little grin off his face. He talked to himself. “Damn, my wish came true. Travis is gay, oh, yes! Joy says Thanksgiving is coming up. I’m thankful for Travis.”


Chapter 15