New Story – Fear of the Dark
This is something I wrote my first year in grad school. I really like the world I’ve set up in this short, and I’ll probably revisit it again someday. This kind of setting is right up my alley. Dystopias are where it’s at!
Fear of the Dark
Good morning Caesarea.
Pure air slithered through the widening gap as David’s glass bedcover detached, retracting to the ceiling. He lay there under the covers, letting the familiar radio voice of Tom Tolleran erode away the sleep still in his eyes.
It’s a steamy ninety-two degrees today, no chance of rain. Forecasters predict no end to the draught any time soon. The Order of Health has extended their call for conservation of water. Daily allowances per household are still in effect, so don’t get your hopes up for long showers just yet, and keep praying for rain.