Inheritance

"Inheritance" by Edward W. Ludwig is a science fiction story where a man named Martin discovers a silent, empty world after a deadly gas wipes out humanity. He comes out of a cave to find everything changed, and he might be the only one left. The story is about being alone, trying to stay alive, and what it means to be human when facing the end of everything. Martin travels with his dog, Sandy, and a puppy through empty roads and cities, learning about how everyone died. Even though he is very lonely, he also finds happiness and hope, thinking about exploring and living on. The book ends with him understanding his situation and valuing life, even when he is completely alone.