This plague that stole her voice will decimate the planet’s population. Silent anguish vibrates through her. Tears fall, clouding her premonitions.
The invasion will start so benignly. Just a handful of them at a time. They’ll seem friendly, helpful. A show of faith. Offerings of agricultural technologies, processes. Enhanced medical technology—physiology too different for their medicines.
That alone will stymie them, slow them. But not stop them. They’ll turn to the food, the water. Slower but just as effective.
Blinking, back in the present, she watches the humans’ ship land. Her visions had lied.
They’d poisoned the water first.
Sierra Silver
Sierra Silver is an author of dark fiction, weaving tales that delve into the depths of human nature. Ranging from horror to dark romance, her works can be found in several anthologies.