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　　Could it be? Could it be what has happened to Lone man`s town is happening to ours?

　　You reached home and found your mother listening to the radio. It was probably the most worried expression you`ve seen on her face. It took a few calls from you to finally break her focus on the local radio station telling everyone to stay indoors.The tale has been illicitly lifted; should you spot it on Amazon, report the violation.

　　Your mom gave you a tight embrace. "Oh my God, you`re safe. Thank God."

　　"Dad?" you asked.

　　"He`s safe. He`s still in the neighboring town. I`ve called him and assured him that we are okay," she said.

　　You felt your gut swirl. "Mom, I think we need to get out of this place."

　　"What? That`s... no, there`s no need."

　　"But mom!"

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　　Tell her it could be in the air, like an epidemic waiting to happen -- Page 164

　　Go to your room -- Page 169