An Elementary school in London
T he kids held each other’s hand, closing their eyes and gritting their teeth. They prayed it would all pass soon. The earth was shaking all around. Cabinets fell to their sides, and the ceiling began to collapse.
“Hang on children,” the teacher said. “Soon it’ll stop.”
“When?” a little girl screamed.
“When the truth is revealed,” the teacher said.
“I don’t like this,” another kid said. “Aren’t we supposed to read the books?”
“Not now,” the teacher said. “Once it passes, we’ll start reading.
“I can’t take this. I want to go home,” a third said.
“No one’s home, darling,” the teacher said. “It’s the end. Also the beginning. Only one thing can save us. We’ll start reading soon.”