Voices of the Apocalypse Series. The Prepper is the second short story in the series. Arvada, Colorado. Critter Holt had been pinning after Mona Hendricks since they were kids. He trusted she’d come around––when the moment was right. He didn't know that moment would be during Senior Week when the world was coming to an end. The series includes ten short stories. Each tale transpires in a different city around the United States––all encountering the repercussions of the Repatterning, also known as the man-made apocalypse. The collection was inspired by the New Agenda book series, which includes The City Center, The New Agenda and The Mainframe. Sign the mailing list for upcoming releases and monthly giveaways at simonepond.com.