This is the first book in a series The End and the Beginning: An Apocalyptic Tale. We live in turbulent times, and much has been foretold in many ways, most notably for me in the Bible and the translations that were used in its making, about what is to come. "Let's do a sanity check here," says Carol. "Whose turn is it?" "Mine," Luke replies. "We believe Jesus is coming back. We are not the only ones who believe this. Most major religions seem to suspect the apocalypse is at hand, and someone or something is coming. We seem to be very close to receiving the mark of some type, which will be needed to buy and sell. Conscience is being replaced by earthly controls. No one knows the exact time of the return of Jesus. My grandma always said, if you hear a train coming, you do not need to wait on an invitation to start taking action toward getting off the tracks " This book is about some of the people of all ages and disciplines, even children and pets, who begin to face the beginning of the destruction of the world and a new beginning, which will be unveiled in the series. I will not say please enjoy, because that sounds strange used in the context of this subject matter. I will say please be entertained, and if you will, please meditate on what is written.