A story in the The Human Nexus Universe
One night between midnight and six AM Eastern, most of the people of the world died. No one knew why; there was no warning; they simply stopped. Some survived to live a few extra hours or days. In the USA, this meant that most folks died in their beds. Streets, roads, and bridges remained mostly open. In other parts of the world, the timing was such that the visible carnage was horrendous. For the dead, neither situation mattered a whit. After a week, humanity was dead - all but a very few.
Fifteen year old Jenna has left the city for a two week stay with her lovely Aunt in rural Pennsylvania. The summer trip gets her out of the city, and gives her an opportunity to help her aunt with her newborn baby. The bright, sensitive girl has a thirst for nature, and a thirst for something else, it seems, too.
What an adventure for the young teen! Jenna's presence touches others who had no idea that her visit would have such a ripple effect.
A tale of a young girl, a promising actress, who following HS graduation heads for the Big Apple, seeking fame and fortune. Unfortunately Amy falls into the hands of her "Uncle John" who leads her into sexual debauchery as well as fame and fortune.
Linnea's been depressed and withdrawn ever since her divorce was finalized. When the opportunity to feel young again arises, she takes it. Before the night is over, it may leave her feeling much younger than she expected.
Leaving her highly successful career as a lawyer in protest and disgust Kate visits her brother and his family to tell them she left her job. Family secrets are revealed as Kate reconnects with her family in ways that few would approve.
David Miller thought he'd hit the jackpot when a secretary at work took enough of an interest in his writing to offer to edit and retype his stories. The real prize, however, was yet to come.