Chapter 10 - The Night the Lights Went OutThe storm arrived after sunset.
Martha sat alone in the kitchen, drinking chamomile tea.
Leo was supposed to be teaching at the military academy.
Then the lights flickered.
Once.
Twice.
Darkness.
Martha froze.
A sound came from the back door.
The electronic locks failed.
The door opened.
Four shadows entered the house.
Marcus led them.
“Martha,” he called softly.
She tried to move.
Her cup fell.
The sound shattered the silence.
Marcus stepped into the light from his tactical flashlight.
“Your son isn’t here.”
Martha’s heart pounded.
“He’ll find me.”
Marcus laughed.
“No.”
He reached for her.
And then a voice came from the darkness.
“You’re wrong.”
Marcus froze.
May you like
Leo stepped into view.
“I’ve been waiting for you.”
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