I've read the Left Behind series (went back and forth between the original adult series and the kids spin-off series) a couple of years ago. Well, given that there are so many spin-offs (Left Behind: The Kids, Left Behind: Apocalypse, Left Behind: End of State) as well as fanfics out there, I’ve decided to write my own Left Behind series fanfic with 16 stories planned (modeling after the original series counting the three prequels, the 12-book main series, and the sequel). Even though they were written and published in the 1990’s-2000’s, the books still have a strong following, and it could actually be set in today’s world, and the plot would still be eerily relevant. Now there may be some changes from the original Left Behind Series (you know how when a movie is adapted from a book, some things get changed for cinematic purposes). So there might be some differences from the original storylines, but I’m going to try and stay faithful to the essence of the premise and theology of the original series.
No, this NOT for theological or political debate even though there are varying opinions on the rapture and eschatology, and interpretations of the Bible, prophecy, and end times. I honestly don’t even have an opinion on the timing of the rapture (pre-tribulation, mid-tribulation, pre-wrath, post-tribulation) or eschatological viewpoints (dispensationalism, historic premillennialism, partial-preterism, preterism, amillennialism, postmillennialism). So keep it civil, no theological arguments, and no theological debates, please.
Here are the story titles I’ve thought of for each:
1. Vanished: In The Blink of an Eye (contains background plots from The Regme, The Rapture, and Left Behind from the adult series and The Vanishings from the kids series)
2. In Searching: Finding Out The Truth (contains background plots from Left Behind from the adult series and Second Chances, Through The Flames, and Facing The Future from the kids series)
3. The Treaty of Peace: The 70th Week Begins (contains background plots from Tribulation Force from the adult series and Nicolae High, The Underground, Busted!, and Death Strike from the kids series)
4. Under the Radar: Staying Hidden (contains background plots from Tribulation Force and Nicolae from the adult series and Death Strike, The Search, On The Run, and Earthquake from the kids series)
5. Sealed: The Four Winds (contains background plots from Nicolae and Soul Harvest from the adult series and Earthquake, The Showdown, Judgment Day, Battling The Commander, and Fire From Heaven from the kids series)
6. The Rise of the Witness: Did You Feel The Mountains Tremble (contains background plots from Soul Harvest and Apollyon from the adult series and Fire From Heaven, Terror in the Stadium, and Darkening Skies from the kids series)
7. The First Woe: Locusts on the Rampage (contains background plots from Apollyon from the adult series and Attack of Apollyon, A Dangerous Plan, and Secrets of New Babylon from the kids series)
8. The Second Woe: Horsemen Unleashed (contains background plots from Assassins from the adult series and Escape from New Babylon, Horsemen of Terror, Uplink from the Underground, and Death at the Gala from the kids series)
9. The Third Woe: The Rise of the Beast (contains background plots from Assassins and The Indwelling from adult series and Death at the Gala, The Beast Arises, and Wildfire! from the kids series)
10. Loyalty Confirmation: The New World Order (contains background plots from The Mark from the adult series and Wildfire!, The Mark of the Beast, and Breakout! from the kids series)
11. The Defilement: The Abomination of Desolation (contains background plots from The Mark and Desecration from adult series and Breakout!, Murder in the Holy Place, Escape to Masada, and The War of the Dragon from the kids series)
12. The Intervention: Another In The Fire (contains background plots from Desecration and The Remnant from the adult series and War of the Dragon, Attack on Petra, and Bounty Hunters from the kids series)
13. The Crackdown: In Pursuit (contains background plots from The Remnant from the adult series and Bounty Hunters, The Rise of False Messiahs, Ominous Choices, Heat Wave, and Perils of Love from the kids series)
14. Pathway to Armageddon: The Final Countdown (contains background plots from The Remnant and Armageddon from the adult series and Perils of Love and The Road To War from the kids series)
15. Triumphant Appearance: The Great Day of the Lord (contains background plots from Armeggedon and Glorious Appearing from the adult series and Triumphant Return from the kids series)
16. The Minnenial Kingdom: The Tabernacle of God (contains background plots from Kingdom Come)
It will also feature new core groups of believers separate from the Tribulation Force and the Young Tribulation Force- the Tribulation Corps and the Young Tribulation Corps, each with their own distinct backgrounds and personalities.
So any ideas for what a modern-day setting would be like? Any suggestions on how to adapt the original premise for today's world? Or maybe some new plot twists that could make the story feel fresh yet still familiar to fans?
