None of us have any idea how much time passes before we pull up to a gate in a chain link fence. Through the windows, we can see workers pulling barbed wire from the top. A stern looking gate guard opens the gate for our vehicle to pass through. Ford frowns as he looks out the windows at the buildings we pass. Logan scowls outright.
“This ain’t no f***in’ experiment, it’s a f***in’ prison!” “Simmer down,” I tell him, “Maybe it’s the only place they could get or maybe the government demanded they had to use someplace like this.” “Maybe.” Ford’s frown deepens as he continues to look out the window. Every person we pass is wearing the same muddy coloured coveralls and hard at work. Sometimes I wish he wouldn’t wear those glasses. They make it really hard to tell what he's thinking. Eventually the vehicle comes to a stop at the door of a large, grey, concrete building. A woman in a neat business suit steps outside as the doors open. Logan is the first out, launching himself at her. Ford follows immediately, but I have a feeling it isn’t to restrain Logan. I follow as fast as I can and find that I have to pull both of them off her. Ford backs off as soon as I touch him, but Logan fights me. I smash his punching hand against the wall as a lesson. Then I turn to the woman. “You better have a real good, short explanation ‘cause some of us ain’t exactly noted for our patience.” She takes a deep breath, straightening her suit jacket. “Welcome to Experiment Redemption. I really must apologize for the conditions. Camp Streton has served as both a prison and a military base and, while renovations are underway, it’s been hard to get supplies.” I cross my arms over my chest, studying her coolly. Behind me, I can hear Angel mutter, “No sh*t.” The woman continues, “My name is Rachelle Berndintas. I will be the liaison for UnderGround Club for the duration of your stay here. If you would please come with me, your orientation will begin in a few minutes.” She leads the way into the building and I follow, leaving Ford to make sure everyone else does as well.
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AuthorAlexandra A. 'Lexa' Cheshire is the author of numerous novels and short stories published through Howling Wolf Books. Lexa is a wife, mother, cat owner, and music lover. Archives
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