Prepper Fiction Boxed Set: A Dystopian Fiction Collection by Chad Evercroft

Author:Chad Evercroft [Evercroft, Chad]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction, Anthologies, Dystopian, Anthologies & Short Stories, Post-Apocalyptic
Amazon: B00VVU70A6
Published: 2015-04-08T05:00:00+00:00

“This can’t go on,” Robert said solemnly. “Michael, go downstairs and bring up all the reporters you can find. This ends now.”

Chapter 6

Seven reporters crammed into Robert’s office and listened intently while he took all their questions by the light of his battery-operated desk lamp. Some had specific inquiries about the extent of the tsunami, some wanted to know what was happening in the tornado regions, but everyone was most interested in why no warning had been issued for the Emerald Coast. Robert kept his answers short and to the point. He did not mention anything about his meeting with the president, the call from Terrace, or the stranger who attacked Claire.

“Kirk Baxter was in charge of the Emerald Coast office,” Robert said. “He did not issue a tsunami warning following the earthquake, and by the time I spoke to him, it was too late.”

Robert was keenly aware of the reporters’ scribbling pens in the dimly-lit room. It was only a matter of time before the whole story blew up. Research would be done and Baxter’s connection to the President would be unearthed. Robert knew to expect an angry call from the President’s office. When the reporters ran out of questions, they hurriedly thanked him and rushed out of the room, nearly tripping over each other. Claire, who had been resting in her office, entered holding two paper cups of water.

“You should drink some water, sir,” she advised. “You don’t want to get dehydrated.”

“Thanks.”

Robert took one of the cups and drank it in one mouthful. It was cold and felt icy against his teeth.

“How did it go?” Claire asked.

“Pretty well. I told them the truth. That Baxter was in charge of the Emerald Coast office. Nothing more, nothing less. They can figure out the rest.”

Michael came in, carrying a mug. He paused when he saw Robert with the paper cup, but Robert motioned for him to come forward.

“I just brought you some coffee, sir, in case you were feeling tired.”

“Thanks, Michael, I appreciate it.”

As Michael set down the mug, the lights flickered. The three looked up, waiting breathlessly. The lights flickered a second time, and then came on. A faint buzz filled the room.

“Hey! Look at that,” Robert exclaimed. “We’re back in business.”

A cheer could be heard from the hallway as everyone rejoiced at the light’s return. Robert took a sip from his coffee mug, his insides warming up.

“Have you heard from your family, sir?” Michael asked.

“I heard from my son,” Robert said. “Our call got cut off when the power went down. Nothing from my daughter yet. What about you, Michael? You said you had family on the Ruby Coast?”

“Yes, and they’re safe. They were worried that they would be heading into the tornadoes, but they just got some storms. They found a hotel with a tornado-safe basement, so even if more funnels drop, they’ll have somewhere safe to go.”

“That’s great,” Claire interjected.

“I need to call my wife,” Robert said, realizing she still didn’t know about Danny.

He was about to pick up the phone when it suddenly rang, loudly.

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