There was a storm brewing over the horizon. The faint flashes of lightning in the distance made me feel warry. Normally storms don't make me feel distressed. But this one felt different. The sky that was once blue is turning pitch black. Even from a distance you can hear the downpour. I knew this was no ordinary storm.

I went inside to make preparations for the rain and wind that were bound to follow. I shut all the windows and doors and made sure to lock them as well. I went into the basement and made sure I had enough rations just incase anything were to happen. I opened my weather app on my phone and began watching the radar. Just as I...