Someone screamed when the power went out, red beacons flashing into existence as emergency lights flared to life in response to the loss of electricity. I stumbled over Petunia, looking down to find her glistening eyes appearing as my vision adjusted.

"Everyone stay calm." Dad's voice carried, followed by Crew's.

"Please remain where you are until your eyesight acclimates," the sheriff said, sounding exactly like my father. "The storm may have knocked out the ...