Those Who Lived: Fallen World Stories (2014)
“I straightened up over the patch of potatoes I’d been weeding, looking away from her to the wide glass walls. The rectangular shape of the log-built gathering house blocked my view of the fields beyond.
I didn’t need to see the coming intruders to be prepared. As always, I’d kept my feet on the boards laid amid the plots of soil to avoid footprints and left a few scattered weeds so the other plants looked less cultivated. To add to the illusion that this former artists’ colony was deserted,... that there was nothing of value here, I’d need to stow my gardening gloves and trowel in the box concealed under the stone by the door. The bag of carrots I’d harvested I could bring with me to the cabin I shared with Meredith. I’d have to make sure none of her drawings were lying out before we squeezed into the compartment under the— “Tessa!” Meredith said, grasping my wrist. I realized I’d tuned out at least ten seconds of chatter. Also, she didn’t look alarmed.MoreLess
I didn’t need to see the coming intruders to be prepared. As always, I’d kept my feet on the boards laid amid the plots of soil to avoid footprints and left a few scattered weeds so the other plants looked less cultivated. To add to the illusion that this former artists’ colony was deserted,... that there was nothing of value here, I’d need to stow my gardening gloves and trowel in the box concealed under the stone by the door. The bag of carrots I’d harvested I could bring with me to the cabin I shared with Meredith. I’d have to make sure none of her drawings were lying out before we squeezed into the compartment under the— “Tessa!” Meredith said, grasping my wrist. I realized I’d tuned out at least ten seconds of chatter. Also, she didn’t look alarmed.MoreLess
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