by Dave Bowman
Everyone was happy to see the clothes Jessa had found for them – rugged work clothing from the garden supply store, and coveralls for cooler weather. Liz was especially excited to hear about the bags of soil and fertilizer they had brought back and stored in the shed. She began leafing through the garden books immediately. Then her face lit up in joy when she saw the hand cream and lip balm. Charlie grinned when Jessa tossed the bag of dried chile peppers in his lap.
Nick unpacked the boxes of ammo as the others chatted excitedly about their new treasures. He fell quiet, his thoughts returning to the horror of the previous night. He hoped they wouldn’t have to use their weapons again for home defense, but if they would, they were now well armed. He stacked the boxes and then returned to sit with the others.
He looked at the faces of those who had come together to form a sort of family in the midst of such catastrophe, and he hoped that he would be able to keep them safe. The void left by losing his wife and son would always be there, but he had to carry on. He knew they would keep fighting to stay alive. Life would continue, even though it would never be the same again.
They were survivors, left to find their way in a world that was unknown to them, among the ashes of civilization.
Nick knew they weren't alone. They would have to be prepared for more challenges and new threats from the dangers lurking in the mountains around them.
But for now, they were safe, well-fed, and happy. Nick smiled, looking them over, and hoped he could keep them that way.
Look for Book 2 in the After the Outbreak series November 2017.
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About the Author
Dave Bowman is a writer and native Texan. When he's not writing about the end of the world as we know it, he can be found planning for his future homestead or haunting his favorite barbecue joint.
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