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When
They Came
They Came
by
Kody Boye
Kody Boye
Genre:
YA SciFi, Horror
YA SciFi, Horror
I
was never afraid of monsters—at least, not until They came: the
visitors from outer space.
was never afraid of monsters—at least, not until They came: the
visitors from outer space.
Now
They’re in our skies, on our streets, always watching, forever
waiting.
They’re in our skies, on our streets, always watching, forever
waiting.
At
seventeen, I’m just about to graduate from the Juvenile Education
System and declare my career of choice. The Midnight Guard—who
protect our community from the vicious things that lie outside ourwalls—calls to me.
seventeen, I’m just about to graduate from the Juvenile Education
System and declare my career of choice. The Midnight Guard—who
protect our community from the vicious things that lie outside ourwalls—calls to me.
It’s
hard, dangerous work, with grueling hours that offer little sleep,
but it’s the one thing I know will help make a difference in our
ever-changing world.
hard, dangerous work, with grueling hours that offer little sleep,
but it’s the one thing I know will help make a difference in our
ever-changing world.
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Born
and raised in Southeastern Idaho, Kody Boye began his writing career
with the publication of his story [A] Prom Queen’s Revenge at the
age of fourteen. Published nearly three-dozen times before going
independent at eighteen, Boye has authored numerous works—including
the short story collection Amorous Things, the novella The Diary of
Dakota Hammell, the zombie novel Sunrise and the epic fantasy series
The Brotherhood Saga.
and raised in Southeastern Idaho, Kody Boye began his writing career
with the publication of his story [A] Prom Queen’s Revenge at the
age of fourteen. Published nearly three-dozen times before going
independent at eighteen, Boye has authored numerous works—including
the short story collection Amorous Things, the novella The Diary of
Dakota Hammell, the zombie novel Sunrise and the epic fantasy series
The Brotherhood Saga.
It happened slowly, with the sun gradually setting, the light dimming, the darkness
encroaching upon the world like a creeping monster making its way from the most treacherous
depths. When it finally descended upon us, I pulled in a breath—realizing it was the first time I
had been outside after dark in years.
It wasn’t long before I began to see Them—appearing on the horizon like fireflies. Winking
into existence from seemingly nowhere, Their countenances were almost hidden but for Theirsilhouettes made visible by the moon. They walked limp-wristed, Their sickly claws poised like
knives and Their gazes set on the people They couldn’t see.
They knew we were there. That much I was sure of. But what They were waiting for I
couldn’t be sure.
I wanted desperately to ask Xio if she knew—for a moment of clarity to be shone upon an
utmost spell of darkness—but knew I couldn’t.
Instead, I watched.
And stared.
And waited.
Minutes passed by slowly, the first hour like a ticking bomb waiting to go off at any moment.
I heard an owl cry out in the distance and watched as the Coyotes tilted Their heads
simultaneously to acknowledge the sound, then did the same to return Their focus to the walled
apartment complex.
I didn’t know much about Them, why They did what They did or what Their true purpose was
beyond scouting the world for potential Harvests. Rarely had They engaged with humanity, and
so far as I knew, They’d never hurt anyone. But just because They hadn’t didn’t mean They
couldn’t. And judging by the size of Their claws, They could do much more than just hurt.
I reached forward and pressed a hand to Xio’s shoulder as I caught sight of one of the
creatures making its way toward the walls, unsure what to do or how to respond beyond warning
her with a simple touch. She nodded and lifted a finger to her lips, raising a hand to sign toward
one of our companions down the line.
A gun was raised.
A bullet was fired.
The creature fell a moment later.
The others—standing sentinel in the darkness—careened Their heads to face the source of the
gunshot, but did not move. Rather, They stared with unwavering eyes, as if daring the rest of the
Guard to open fire.
encroaching upon the world like a creeping monster making its way from the most treacherous
depths. When it finally descended upon us, I pulled in a breath—realizing it was the first time I
had been outside after dark in years.
It wasn’t long before I began to see Them—appearing on the horizon like fireflies. Winking
into existence from seemingly nowhere, Their countenances were almost hidden but for Theirsilhouettes made visible by the moon. They walked limp-wristed, Their sickly claws poised like
knives and Their gazes set on the people They couldn’t see.
They knew we were there. That much I was sure of. But what They were waiting for I
couldn’t be sure.
I wanted desperately to ask Xio if she knew—for a moment of clarity to be shone upon an
utmost spell of darkness—but knew I couldn’t.
Instead, I watched.
And stared.
And waited.
Minutes passed by slowly, the first hour like a ticking bomb waiting to go off at any moment.
I heard an owl cry out in the distance and watched as the Coyotes tilted Their heads
simultaneously to acknowledge the sound, then did the same to return Their focus to the walled
apartment complex.
I didn’t know much about Them, why They did what They did or what Their true purpose was
beyond scouting the world for potential Harvests. Rarely had They engaged with humanity, and
so far as I knew, They’d never hurt anyone. But just because They hadn’t didn’t mean They
couldn’t. And judging by the size of Their claws, They could do much more than just hurt.
I reached forward and pressed a hand to Xio’s shoulder as I caught sight of one of the
creatures making its way toward the walls, unsure what to do or how to respond beyond warning
her with a simple touch. She nodded and lifted a finger to her lips, raising a hand to sign toward
one of our companions down the line.
A gun was raised.
A bullet was fired.
The creature fell a moment later.
The others—standing sentinel in the darkness—careened Their heads to face the source of the
gunshot, but did not move. Rather, They stared with unwavering eyes, as if daring the rest of the
Guard to open fire.
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