The Phone

In "The Phone," W.J. Orion presents a gripping young-adult science fiction tale set in a post-apocalyptic Earth ravaged by crab-like alien invaders. Sixteen-year-old Yasmine Whitten expertly navigates the desolate landscape, relying on her mother’s old cell phone—an unexpected lifeline that connects her to memories of her past. As she evades both human scavengers and alien hunters, her solitary existence is disrupted when the phone unexpectedly rings, stirring up the remnants of her former life. This engaging story marks the beginning of a planned trilogy, appealing to both teenagers and adults.