The Trapped Sun

The heat wrapped around the city like a wet blanket. Showers felt like the only escape. But no one wasted water. Only the Vances still dared to use a little extra.

Even they stopped after a while. They cleaned the house as best they could. Then they pulled on damp clothes when they stepped outside again.

Diane was the only one with a job now. Everyone else drifted into unemployment.

Sadie took ove