MAYIM: A Christian Apocalyptic Science Fiction Futuristic Novella

“Sophia, please let me explain. I received a call right before your plane landed. The oil moguls do not want you in Romala. They don’t want you snooping. Your track record for finding the root of anomalies is stellar. The oil company knows your history and fears your experiments could uncover the facts. Since you insist on knowing, I must tell you. So here is the truth.”

“Now, you want to give me the truth?” Her fiery eyes bore into his soul.

“As I mentioned before, two years ago, we had a massive oil spill. The oil companies cleaned the shore and the waterway but didn’t clean the sludge, and the foul smell, which angered residents. When people started asking questions, they had many fishers killed, and others paid to keep their mouths closed. Those remaining left Romala, and others disappeared.”

“Will I disappear without a trace too? I’m petrified.” Her voice edged with fear.

“I have no answers to your inquiry, and I don’t know the man who entered your space. Did the man give his name?”

“No.”

“Extra protection posted around you. You are in grave danger, and I am sorry I persuaded you to come.” He hung his head and paced the floor.

“Don’t be upset, Jon. I promised to resolve your water problem, no matter the outcome.”

“Okay, glad you’ll stay.” He paused and stared in her direction, and she glimpsed his watery eyes. Her heart sank at the sadness he endured.

“For the record, let me enlighten you on our substandard microchip lab. Our council members received a letter from the government asking us to beta test the new microchip implants.”

“They selected your town as the beta test site for the entire region, and you didn’t find it strange?”