The End of the World as We Know It

Dive into the authorized return to the harrowing world inspired by Stephen King's seminal masterpiece, The Stand. This original short story anthology, presented by award-winning authors and editors Christopher Golden and Brian Keene, brings together visionary writers to explore the unravelling and rebuilding of civilization in the aftermath of apocalypse. Experience brilliant, terrifying, and painfully human tales that serve as an essential companion to the classic novel.

• Authorized return to the world of Stephen King's The Stand.
• Features extraordinary, all-new short stories set during and after the events of the classic novel.
• Edited and presented by Christopher Golden and Brian Keene.
• Includes a foreword by Stephen King.
• Considered a seminal masterpiece of apocalyptic fiction.

• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 800 pages
• Publication Date: 21 July 2026
• ISBN-10: 1399738712
• ISBN-13: 978-1399738712
• Dimensions: 12.6 x 5.4 x 19.6 cm
• Weight: 540 g

• Authors/Editors: Keene, Christopher Golden and Brian
• Foreword: Stephen King
• Editor: Christopher Golden, Brian Keene

If you are a fan of influential apocalyptic fiction and unforgettable characters facing the end and new beginnings of civilization, this collection is an essential addition to your library.