Since she was eight years old, Sang has been living with an abusive family that's hated her. When they move to South Carolina, she finally gets the courage to run away - but at what cost? Note: All primary characters portrayed are those of CL Stone, author of The Academy series. I'm receiving no financial gains from this, nor will any be sought. Some scene settings/dialogue can be found in her first novel, but the primary arc of the story is my own. Photo credit: "Dark Clouds Approaching" by Benson Kua/Flickr

Book 2 of the Dark Trilogy. When Darkness Comes, the Blackbourne team found and saved Sang Sorenson, making their way to the Academy's safe shelter compound. Now, In Dark Times, Sang and the Blackbourne team need to learn to work together and learn to survive in their new environment. While in the Academy's safe shelter, are they really safe? What has happened to the rest of the world? What will life be like now? Continue on with the Blackbourne team's journey during this apocalyptic time.