Chapter 17
Accordingly, it is a month since the Earth stopped its rotation. Weather patterns are becoming somewhat predictable and high temperatures are not as severe as the first week. Food resources remain terribly strained for most Americans, people who have embraced the super corn are fairing better than most. Harsh, unbending punishments on looting curtail mostly all conflicts over food, despite deaths from starvation being commonplace.
Barry runs his big, green tractor to a stop inside the barn, wearing iconic blue jean overalls and a t-s**t, but otherwise going commando. Before he can even turn off the engine Sharen climbs up beside him, holding his hand not to. She is dressed in a skimpy robe and with a simple pull of her wrist she is completely naked. Backing away from him she s
