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Prologue

One

Hey, you!

This is i in your hands is the only written record of the new history of the world Don’t freak out—I know I’ it sound like a textbook, and believe me, I hated school more than anyone But this much I can promise: It’s not like any textbook you’ve read before See, this chunk of pages tells the story of the apocalypse and all that came after—some pretty heavy stuff, for sure, and I don’t bla nervous We all know that history tends to repeat itself, though, so for your sake and the sake of the future, I hope you’ll read it… when you’re ready

Max

Two

I KNOW WHY you’re here, and I knohat you want

You want to knohat really happened

You want the truth

I get it I’ve wanted the sa my whole life

But now I’m convinced the only real truth is the one you find out for yourself Not what sorown-up or CNN tells you The problem is, the truth isn’t always kittens and rainbows It can be harsh It can be extremely hard to believe In fact, the truth can be the very last thing you want to believe

But if you’re like irl pants than dwell on things—and truths—beyond your control