Three

     “Hey Shannon.” Glen had come out on the front porch and witnessed her tossing away the dead rabbit.

     “Yes Glen?” She wiped the rabbit's blood from her face as she stood.

     “We could use that meat. All the meat from your kills.”

     Without a word Shannon bent and retrieved the dead rabbit. She took it to him. “Not a bad idea. No waste.” Her grin exposed her sharp fangs.

     “No. We can't waste any resources if we're going to survive.” He took the dead rabbit from her. “Thanks.”

     “I'll bring the remains of my meals to you.”

     “Thanks again.” Glen looked to where he had last seen Kevin. He didn't see him now but decided not to ask him for his kills. He didn't feel close to the male vampire like he did Shannon. The thought of asking him for the remains of his kills made him very uncomfortable.

     Shannon knew what he was thinking. “I'll tell Kevin to deliver the remains of his kills to you as well.”

     Glen smiled at Shannon, “Thanks once again.”

     Shannon nodded, “We all need to help each other.”

     “I'm glad you feel that way. Maybe Kevin does too.”

     “He does Glen. He does. We're all a family now.”

     Jamie came to the door and saw Glen holding the dead rabbit. “Food?”

     Glen and Shannon turned to her “Shannon will be bringing the remains of her meals to us from now on. Cooked this will be good.” He held up the dead rabbit for her to see even though she'd already seen it.

     “Good thinking.” Jamie said.

     Kelley and Shawn appeared beside their grandmother. “Can we play outside Grandma?” Kelley asked.

     “No. It's getting late. Time to lock up the house.” To Glen she said, “I'll cook up the rabbit for dinner.”

     Shawn and Kelley looked disappointed but didn't complain. They no longer did much of that.

Reviews

[Craig2591]

I'll be honest. I'm not sure what to make of this. I read the other chapters and waited to comment until this one. It's a good story so far, but your other writing is usually much more sensual in its descriptions. You spoiled me!

Also, if you could let us into the character's minds a little more it might help us connect with them better.

Otherwise, you have a wonderful imagination! You are creating a very dark world, to be sure. I feel like this poor family doesn't have a chance and I'm wondering how they will survive. Please continue the story!

[Black Cat Fever]

excellent storytelling. I enjoyed these characters in After The Bombs Fell and I'm enjoying them in this part of the storyline too.

[Star Wolf]

I'm enjoying this a lot. Awesome start on this. I think you're doing an excellent job building up this world.

[Wolf's Dark Song]

Superb foundation laying, letting the reader see more into their world and letting us see how the lives of all these characters have changed since they left the city behind. Excellent story!

[Eric Cox]

Very good write.

[Coyote Poetry]

A very good chapter. I like how the kids are getting use to the new life. No weakness in the excellent chapter.
Coyote