Darkness Falls by K.C. Luck

Author:K.C. Luck [Luck, K.C.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: KC Luck
Published: 2018-07-02T05:00:00+00:00

TAYLOR SAT QUIETLY beside Jackie on a folding metal chair in the condo complex's community center. The old man, who Jackie confirmed was the one handing out flyers, was addressing the group of forty or so residents in the community. If Taylor remembered right his name was Allen, and he looked nervous as he wrung his hands and glanced around the room. “As you know,” Allen started. “I'm Allen Hughes, the president of our HOA committee. Thank you all for coming tonight.” Taylor scanned the room. Although she was never one to socialize with her neighbors and skipped any community gatherings because they were not really her thing, Taylor did recognize a few attendees. There was Tom and Beth Gardner who she knew had a toddler they pushed in a stroller around the complex from time to time. Beside them was Alice McKinley, a retiree who once asked Taylor to water her plants when she went to Portland for a week to visit her sister. The rest were basically strangers. Taylor refocused on Allen who was well into his pitch about everyone pooling resources. “I suggest we start tomorrow and gather everything here in the community center,” he was saying. “Lionel has volunteered to oversee the operation and be in charge of tracking the supplies.”

Taylor looked over at Lionel who sat leaning back in his chair with his arms crossed under a smug smile. She realized the man was staring in her direction and then felt her blood start to boil when she realized the asshole was checking out Jackie. Taylor clenched her fists and counted to ten to contain herself. I’ll deal with him later, she thought as Lionel’s eyes flicked to meet hers and his smile widened. Yep, going to deal with him for sure. Suddenly, Lionel looked away, and Taylor realized the man was being introduced by Allen. Lionel stood up and nodded at the audience.

“Thank you, Allen,” he said. “So, I’ll be going building by building with a cart to help everyone carry any goods. We also have boxes you can take tonight to pack your pantries.” Taylor raised her eyebrows. He’s got to be kidding, she thought as a murmur went through the group. It was clear not everyone was onboard with the plan. Tom Gardner raised his hand. Lionel pointed at him. “Question?” Lionel said although his tone indicated he was not interested in any discussion. Tom stood up.

“I hate to admit it, but we don't have much on hand. What I do have, I need to keep for my family,” he said. Lionel nodded, his demeanor so condescending that Taylor had a strong impulse to get up and punch him in the face. She took a deep breath to try and relax while glancing over at Jackie. Her face was flushed with what Taylor had come to recognize as fury. Not sitting well with her either I see, Taylor thought. Good. I may need backup before we are done here.

“That will be taken into consideration, and you will be provided sufficient daily rations,” Lionel said.

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