Darkness After Series (Prequel): Enter the Darkness by Scott B. Williams

Author:Scott B. Williams [Williams, Scott B.]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Post-Apocalyptic | Dystopian
Published: 2017-03-07T05:00:00+00:00

Eleven

IT TOOK A FEW minutes of repetitive knocking, but Mrs. Landry finally came to the door before April gave up.

“The phone line is still out, dear. I’m sorry.”

“I know that, Mrs. Landry. It’s not going to get fixed anytime soon either. I know your sister usually comes by to check on you and she can’t now, so I thought I’d better see if you’re okay.”

“Julie was supposed to come today, dear, but she didn’t show up, so I’m a little upset with her. I suppose she had her reasons, but with the phones out I couldn’t call her to ask.”

“She’s not going to be able to drive here, Mrs. Landry. I’m sure her car was affected just like most vehicles were. The only ones that will run are the old ones, like that Mustang of David’s. I’m working on it now, trying to get it running, and when I do, I’m going to Hattiesburg because that’s where my baby is. When I leave, you’re welcome to ride with me to Slidell. I can take you to Julie’s house because it can’t be all that far out of my way. The interstate goes right through Slidell on the way to Mississippi.”

“Oh I can’t do that, dear. I don’t think I can stand to stay at Julie’s house; she’s got all those cats inside that I’m allergic to, and their litter boxes just smell awful! Besides, I would be in your way. You don’t need to worry about me because I’ve got everything I need right here. I’m not going to go hungry for a long time whether Julie comes or not. I’ve always kept more in the pantry than I’ll ever need. You know how it is, living with hurricanes.”

“I do, but this is different, Mrs. Landry. You are going to run out of everything eventually and Julie won’t be able to get here to help you. Besides that, it’s not safe here. I’ve already heard gunshots and seen smoke from a burning building, and the police can’t do anything about it. You really should ride with me to your sister’s house. At least you won’t be alone there. I imagine that most of the neighbors around here are going to try and leave somehow, even if they have to walk or ride bikes. I’ve been seeing a lot of bikes out since yesterday.”

“Oh I’m far too old for that! I wouldn’t attempt it even if I had a bike, especially not in this heat.”

“Then ride with me. I’m confident I’ll be able to get that old Mustang going, maybe by tonight, but definitely by tomorrow. I’m going to get back to work on it right now while there’s still light enough to see. I’ll let you know in time for you to get some of your things together before I leave. Please think about it, Mrs. Landry.”

April understood the old woman’s reluctance, but she couldn’t just leave her here. Taking her would mean she couldn’t pack as many of her clothes and other possessions into the Mustang, but she was willing to make that sacrifice if Mrs.

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