This is an anthology of short stories related to the dystopian, post-American nation of City-State. The Stories are loosely related at times, but can be read as stand-alone stores, for the most part. This is a precursor to a trilogy that will be coming out soon. We hope you enjoy this world we created. FROM THE BACK COVER Welcome to City-State. After war and turmoil destroyed the United States in 2195, a new nation emerged, and The Second Dark Age ended. In the year 3211, the people of the nation of City-State are tormented by their current government. Beneath a beautiful urban landscape of bright lights, two-hundred story skyscrapers, and breathtaking technology, City-State holds deep, destructive secrets, rife with political subterfuge, and inhumane barbarism. Here, each story illuminates the common man, the cruel politicians, and the bizarre, yet unique citizens who fall somewhere in the middle. This collection of short stories showcases the perils of a heartless nation, the promises of hope, and the shadow of rebellion.