WHYYYYYYY????
For the love of the Dome, WHY.
I have now passed out a total of three times in less than twelve hours. Cause, sure, why not? I sigh and glare at the police officer that decided to ram me with his boney shoulder. He lifts one eyebrow and shrugs.
Ugh. Infuriating. At least there are two police officers and the other one seems nicer and that's the one who does all the talking. "We came because we were alerted to some very loud and concerning noises by an anonymous source," Officer Nice says. He continues, "Care to tell us what that was?"
On the outside I am calm but on the inside I'm a mess. I've never been a good liar plus it's not helping the way that 96% of my brain is still mad about the fact that I've passed out three times.
I take a deep breath, "Honestly, Officer, I don't know what you're talking about. I am a naturally clumsy person plus I tend to sleep walk. Maybe I bumped into something?" I say with a smile. Officer Boney Shoulder doesn't look convinced. I gulp and turn my gaze to the ground then realize that that could seem suspicious. I look up and attempt what I hope is a nervous smile.
"I'm kinda self conscious about both of those things. It's embarrassing that someone thought something suspicious was happening because of my clumsiness or bad sleepwalking habit." Please please please buy it, I chant over and over in my head. To my delight Officer Nice just smiles, but my happiness is short lived when I see the expression on Officer Boney Shoulder's face.
He is not convinced.
Officer Nice says, "It's nothing to be ashamed about. I'm quite clumsy my self. Sorry for any inconvenience," he says, shaking my hand. He turns to leave but then Officer Boney Shoulder speaks up.
"I'll be out in a bit Marvin, I just want to apologize in private first," he looks at me the entire time he's saying this and I can tell that's not what he wants.
Officer Nice – er, MARVIN – just nods and leaves. As soon as he's out the door Officer Boney Shoulder quickly says, "Street AG 620, be there at 15:00." He then leans forward and puts his mouth by my ear. I back up, I've had quite enough of strangers invading my private space, thankyouverymuch.
He just grabs my arm and says, "I know about the Outsider."
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Innova
Science FictionIt's been five hundred years since the Outbreak. The last remnant of real humanity lives inside the Dome, safe from the Infected. The Outside is a dangerous place and entering it means certain death. Or does it... Raven Kryne is your typical post-a...
