End-of-the-world stories tend to ring true. I've always been drawn to them, but as I wrote my own, I found surprising pleasure in creating a world that is so radically changed, yet where there's so much meaning and value in every small and ordinary thing we have, and take for granted: hot showers, enough food, friends, routines.

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This quote highlights the fascination with apocalyptic narratives and the author's personal experience of writing their own. It expresses the unexpected joy in imagining a world dramatically transformed, while emphasizing the appreciation for the simple things often overlooked in day-to-day life, such as basic comforts, nourishment, friendships, and routines. It suggests that amidst a dystopian backdrop, even the ordinary aspects of life acquire significant meaning and value.

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