In the novel "Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel, a significant moment occurs in a bar where various individuals are gathered. Among them, the bartender stands out, and he ultimately becomes the last to endure after the catastrophic events unfold. While others are present in that moment, it is his fate that takes center stage, marking a poignant turn in the story.

Tragically, despite having survived longer than the others, the bartender's life comes to an end just three weeks later while he is trying to leave the city. This detail emphasizes the fragility of survival in the face of catastrophe and underscores the haunting reality of life in a post-apocalyptic world.