These are the tales of how America fell, and how the survivors picked up the pieces in a shattered world. How did it happen, and who would survive? What effects would race and culture play in the collapse and reordering of a new political landscape? These stories explore America's possible future with a more honest view than most would care to explore. Through these five short stories we can finally ask the questions that are often left untouched. This is also the story of Patriots, who had to learn to love something more than what was left behind