Under the Blood Moon (The Stargazers Trilogy Book 1) by Lee Summer

Author:Lee, Summer [Lee, Summer]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Published: 2015-09-09T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-one

January 4th

Second Year

Christmas and New Year’s Day had passed so quietly that Sybil did not recognize either. Without Eric, there was nothing to celebrate.

The radio and television were her closest companions. Hopefully, she would hear of Eric being rescued. “Now for other news, The radical claim of many religious theorists is that a massive asteroid or comet, large enough to spell the end of the human race, is about to collide with Earth. Although the details are still a little fuzzy and the claims lack credentials, the massive popularity of the prediction has forced NASA to respond.

“The agency has clarified that the world will not end in September, and humanity will not be destroyed. The possibility of such a major collision with a comet or a large asteroid is minimal,” said a NASA spokesperson. “They dismissed the theory as unfounded.

“However, many theorists say that the governments of many leading countries around the world take the threat seriously. They have information and knowledge about a comet strike on its way toward Earth. They say that other countries are prepared to protect the elite ruling class in their country, but not the poor. Those governments in other parts of the world are keeping the information about this comet strike a secret, to allow the more affluent class to be safe. This is also to prevent mass panic.”

Sybil got a call from Robert, and he asked if she would like to go out to dinner. “I’m not sure what is going to happen tonight if that asteroid strikes,” he said. “I don’t want you to be alone.”

“You are very kind.”

“May I come pick you up in a couple of hours and take you to dinner?”

“Sure. I’d like that. I’ll be ready. How should I dress? What kind of place will it be?”

“What would you like to eat?”

“A big juicy steak and baked potato.”

“We’ll go country western. Wear your blue jeans and cowgirl hat.”

“Will do. Thank you.”

Ten minutes later, Robert honked in front of Sybil’s home. She ran out to the truck and climbed in. Robert patted her leg and said, “You look great, girl.”

She kissed his cheek and thanked him for the compliment.

Going inside the Silver Saddle, they were led to the back of the room by a server. They walked past those dancing on the floor to a table in the corner. Robert ordered drinks. When they came, he ordered two big steaks and two loaded baked potatoes.

Sybil put her elbow on the table and placed her chin in her hand, showing she was tired. “Thanks. I really needed to get out.”

An oversized television was on in a corner showing the news. Many eyes were glued to it. After they showed pictures of the blood moon from the early morning hours, they showed pictures from outer space of the coming asteroid. “It is approaching rapidly, traveling at 26,000 miles an hour,” said the newsman. “It is headed right toward the wilderness east of Portland.”

Unexpectedly, a thunderous sound filled the air, as everything vibrated and banged to the floor.

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