"Falling in love with someone else, even someone who is older and has responsibility for you, is a very natural thing" they say...so why am I wrong?

"If I gotta die protectin' you, then that's what the fuck imma do" It's apocalypse season, which means people are on the road escaping. Some find it scary, some find it a fearless experience. It's all fun and games until the enemies really hit. When the time hits 11:11, all hell breaks loose. "I'm not used to this shit. But I feel like I've been doin' it for a while now." I•lle•gal /i(l)ˈlēɡəl/ Warning: violence, language, sexual content (Semi-Short Story) II parts. Sci-fi story Cʟᴏᴄᴋ ᴏᴜᴛ

Arielle Thomas is applying for a new job at Silver Fox Mansion outside Louisville, Ohio. It's an astonishing residence with a mysterious history, and her chores turn out to go far beyond any normal job. But Arielle is so desperate to get an income that she signs the contract without hesitation. It's only until later she starts questioning the many secrets hidden in the walls of the majestic building. But does she really want the answers? 🌼 Written and completed in 2018. Edited: 2023 Word count: 40.894