The Kid

By: N.C. Reed

Narrated by: Christopher Lane

A short story by N.C. Reed.

A group of people evacuating ahead of civil unrest amid a societal collapse find themselves lost, alone, and on the run, deep in the woods of rural West Tennessee. With snow on the ground, no skills, and not much more than the clothes on their backs, the group is in dire straits and probably won't last the coming night.

Until out of the falling snow, a lone figure approaches. Over the next few days their silent benefactor will keep them safe, fed, and warm while helping them acquire the know-how to care for themselves. The thing is, he's just a kid....

©2016 N.C. Reed (P)2022 Creative Texts Publishers, LLC

Great story!

This was a great little story. I love that it tells a hopeful story of humanity (while being true to the ugly side as well) rather than the dismal shit every other series drones on about. Yes, there are people who try to take advantage of others in a crisis…but humanity thrives as a species because we work together better than any other species on the planet…which is why we’re at the top. I recommend the read, and the author.

if only there were more

I know it's a short story, but I didn't want it to end. If the shtf i hope there's a lot of people like this kid and his family around.

this duo are my favorite by far

been listening to audible books since they were still on tapes. so 34 years plus. I've heard a lot of authors and a lot of readers and boy these two have a gift together.
the story itself is excellent. I gave one star off because you're not allowed to do fractions. this is because the final scene ending disingenuous and corny. up until then the story felt inclusive which is how the future will need to be.

can't wait to listen to the next book by these guys.

Great story

This is a very uplifting short story about a young man/boy helping strangers who are in a desperate situation.

The Golden Rule.

I quite enjoy the books of N C Reed. This story was a little too short and thus lacked the depth and subtleties of his normal writings.
Then again , I did enjoy it.