By afternoon, the rain did not seem that it would stop any time soon. The gray clouds had hidden the sun. It was only 2 pm, but it was so dark that one would think that it was nighttime right now.

Larissa woke up from her nap and felt around for the remote control Mrs. Griffin left for her near the edge of the bed, turning on the television with it. The TV screen flashed once before turning dark once more. Almost at the same time, the room lights went out as well.

Mrs. Griffin was so shocked t