Not a Creature Was Stirring

"Not a Creature Was Stirring" by Dean Evans is a science fiction short story that paints a chilling picture of Earth after a devastating nuclear war. The story follows Tom Gannett, a rugged gold miner living in Nevada, who leaves his isolated mine only to find that humanity has been wiped out. A strange purple snow covers the landscape, and Gannett wanders through empty towns, confronting the grim reality that he may be the last person alive. His journey becomes a testament to the will to survive and the questions of if he even wants to survive in a world where silence and desolation have replaced everything he once knew. The tone is somber and reflective, with a focus on Gannett's internal struggle as he grapples with loneliness and the loss of civilization.