Codename: Blackout

Valerie never wanted any of this.She didn't want her friends to be hanging from trees.She didn't want to be living off of canned beans to get by.But she had to.For the liberation of the public.She worked at NASA as an astronaut and astrobiologist.But during the launch of a rocket, something strange occurred...The rocket disappeared from all radars, and video footage released undeniable proof of Extraterrestrial life.She tried to get this out for the public to see, but the government refused to let her say anything.She didn't listen.Everything was released.And by New Years, everyone who knew was either taken or killed.The US had become a dystopia.So she and many others formed something referred to only as "The Resistance."They were the only ones who fought back against the oppressive governmental regimes.Many died, many thrived.But when they came down...Nobody was safe.Stealthy, quiet, and chilling.Before Valerie knew it, she was trapped in a struggle for her life or the freedom of others. WARNING: This story contains graphic depictions of- Violence and extreme gore.- Self-harm.- Controversial topics such as anarchism, Satanism, anti-conservative themes, anti-government themes, and disestablishmentarianism.If you feel like any of these will offend you, it would be wise to stay away.If not, have fun reading and tell me your thoughts!!