Before the storm
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MatureComplete Wed, Mar 5, 2025<5 mins
Im gonna go ahead and put a little PSA. This book contains language that may not be suitable for all readers. I wouldn't normally do this type of stuff, but as taking inspiration from a great author, I decided to add the language for an added affect, making the scene feel more intense/emotional. Thanks and I'm sorry in advance.
It's tornado season, and Darcy Daniels is getting ready for what the weatherman says will be the biggest series of storms Oklahoma has ever seen.
Although Darcy doesn't believe a single word that comes from the mouth of Lance Granger, aka: the weather wizard, she believes she should see it for her self, embarking on a journey to chase and cover this storm.
Three weeks from when the storm is set to make its arrival, she bumps into none other than Mr. Granger, who is on a mission to find a certain person that refuses to evacuate, in an attempt to persuade them otherwise. What neither of the two know is that they'll meet again, on the front porch of Darcy's house.
Will Lance succeed in his attempt to make Darcy leave, or will she convince him to let her ride out this twister?
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