“Those lucky enough to survive the apocalypse developed an odd relationship with the world that was before the blast. Ready electricity and running water were sorely missed. They missed the security of a world free from vicious mutations and roving… — Benjamin Wallace Copy Share Image
“when the end came and there was initial chaos and rampant starvation, people learned all too well that you could not rely on stuff.… — Benjamin Wallace Copy Share Image
“As a young man he seemed to pine for a bygone world of aristocrats. [In his twenties, he] took to wearing Edwardian three-piece suits… — Benjamin Wallace Copy Share Image
“You needed friends. A dead phone provided no companionship; an empty house no comfort. The latest fashions provided no food, but you could always… — Benjamin Wallace Copy Share Image
“Those lucky enough to survive the apocalypse developed an odd relationship with the world that was before the blast. Ready electricity and running water… — Benjamin Wallace Copy Share Image
“Stand. Stand against this threat. Stand with your heads held high—for you are the true possessors of this world’s future. Stand proud. And I… — Benjamin Wallace Copy Share Image
“They kept smart phones in their pockets and family and friends at arm’s length. And when the end came and there was initial chaos… — Benjamin Wallace Copy Share Image
“A world where no child need cry because you didn’t buy him that ring pop at checkout, even though you know that he’ll never… — Benjamin Wallace Copy Share Image
“Small talk had been replaced by a general reminiscence that people called “remember when.” “Remember when there was electricity?” “Remember when we could crap… — Benjamin Wallace Copy Share Image
“As Koch put it, “My brother Charles collects money. David used to collect girls, but not anymore. Fred collects castles. And I collect everything.” — Benjamin Wallace Copy Share Image