Control - A Dystopian Adventure (Book One)

 Darcy Freeman gasped as air rushed into her lungs. Her throat hurt, her eyes were stinging, and she had trouble standing up. Trying to regain her balance, she grabbed hold of a nearby bench, rubbed her head hoping that these sensations would pass. As her eyes focused to her new surroundings, it was unlike anything she had experienced. Two seconds ago, she was about to be blasted into oblivion, shielding her eyes from a blinding light. Now, she could feel a cold breeze across her face and the sun’s rays striking against her. Her pale skin absorbed the sun; she had never experienced the real thing before. Pulling her jet-black hair away from her face to feel the warmth, she watched as people walked past the alley, cars and sirens roared in the distance, it was unbelievable. She had done it. Life is made up of moments. Most of the life we live, we do not remember. Even if

 ‘That's very kind of you Harry,’ said Darcy.   ‘Ok, you start today. It’s going to be busy at lunch time,’ said Harry, the shop owner.On her stroll, Darcy had walked past a Deli and noticed a chalk board outside with specials for the day. The menu had intrigued her. In her spare time, when she was not reading, she would cook. The food in her day was slightly different, but she would often look up old recipes and experiment with them. Sometimes it went well, other times it was a total disaster. N.Y. SUBMARINE $2.99Ham, salami, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and

 Jones and Williams shook their heads while adjusting to these new sensations. The fresh air was unbelievable. Even in New York with its polluted air, it was amazing to breathe natural air, rather than artificial air. The disturbed dust around them had started to settled to the ground, leaving a mess of rubbish on the floor. Quickly regaining their senses, Jones checked his watch, it was still working. He glanced at the tiny blip flashing repeatedly and touched the screen which projected a small visual map. The dot was stationary on the road name, 116th Street. He looked at Williams, who was doing the same.