Boston Flickers

Jessica had been bicycling hard for two hours in a desperate attempt to be with her boyfriend. Her father had basically forbidden any further contact. It was bad enough to drive through this lawless countryside in a vintage car; alone, on a bicycle. Exhausted, she laid down on the side of the road and made peace with the Lord.

An EMP blast has littered most roads in the eastern U.S. with stalled cars, their modern, computer-based ignitions fried beyond repair. Ben Randal had formed a survival collaboration with his neighbors. They had to venture out for food, water, and medicines while trying to avoid local gangs. Local governments were operating with skeleton crews at best. Officer Ryan was one of the few Massachusetts State Police officers who had transportation and was able to remain at his post. As a member of Ben's collaborative, he coordinated the formation of a new collaborative.