Join us on the Naked Word Cafe to hear the latest novella by Chuck Waldron. Countdown to Doomsday: Jl's Date with Destiny. Beginning September 13, 2023, we will offer a new chapter each Wednesday. Waldron's imagination of America in 2035 will have you on the edge of your seat 

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Prepare to be swept into a dystopian future, where everyday heroes fight against all odds. We begin with Mandy's tragic end, leaving her child Kahlua Bulls a symbol of hope amidst chaos. 2029 sees the President signing a critical executive order, setting the stage for a new era of governance. And then, we move to Kansas, where a mother and daughter's poignant struggle against the End Stage Unabated COVID reminds us of life's transience and the profound impact of our names.

As night descends, we recount the tragic final moments of Sylvie and Emma, a tale that will leave you pondering on life's cruelty. Our journey then takes us to the Arctic's snow-laden landscapes, as we listen to revered Inuit Shaman, Uhu Topiz, narrate an age-old tale of survival and transformation. Finally, we step into the shoes of JL and Lisa, navigating a drastically transformed world, fraught with uncertainty and danger. Join us in this riveting episode of "Countdown to Destiny," where we explore the interplay of fate, courage, and resilience.

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Are you prepared for a journey through a world ravaged by climate change, pandemics, and civil unrest? I invite you to join me as we follow the lives of John Lloyd Evans (JL) and his wife Lisa, as they grapple with a dystopian existence in White City, Florida. Every day brings new challenges - extreme temperatures, a lack of food and water, and the perpetual threat of a death notice. Their struggle to survive amidst their changing reality is nothing short of heartbreaking.

We delve into their past and present, exploring the consequences of their once ignorant outlook on climate change, their loss from the pandemic, and their constant battle with the devastating effects of extreme heat. Then, we shift our focus to a young woman named Cat, stranded in Louisiana, whose life is fatefully intertwined with JL and Lisa's. In a desperate situation, she encounters an old man with a peculiar solution - a compelling subplot that emphasizes the harsh realities and desperate choices this world forces upon its inhabitants.

As we navigate through this dystopian narrative, we bear witness to their contemplations of whether to stay in their home, now unrecognizable, or attempt an audacious escape. Amidst the worst of circumstances, we explore life, survival, and the human spirit through their eyes. Witness their story unfold with us as we confront the harsh reality of a world on the brink of collapse. You won't want to miss this episode - it's a journey that will both shock and move you.

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