'Cofiwch Aberystwyth'

V. Nolan

'Cofiwch Aberystwyth'

V. Nolan

Department of English and Creative Writing

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A post apocalyptic story (8,000 words) following three young Dutch women in the near future who travel to Aberystwyth some years after a nuclear disaster has ravaged the coast of Wales. The trio intends to record the visit for their urban exploration vlog. In the process, friendships are strained and secrets revealed.

Original language	English
Pages	12-27
Number of pages	15
No.	286
Specialist publication	Interzone
Publication status	Published - 03 Mar 2020

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Aberystwyth, Wales, Science Fiction, post apocalyptic, nuclear, contemporary fiction

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