Shelter 2014 Novels & Stories

I fought to keep a smile off my face. “Shelter, while a bit sappy of a name, would encapsulate the imprisonment and containment bills of the past and benefit the public at large by making these criminals find a path to participate and exist in our borders in a productive manner, rather than a destructive one. While many packs could undertake this responsibility in some fashion, I’ve come to the conclusion that Midnight is better suited for the task, given its current state, connections, and resources.” I scoffed, turning the volume down. “How generous of him to give us his full endorsement.”

Stomach churned, but I needed the fuel to keep standing, let alone fighting. The shelter sat deep underground, behind thick doors and layers of stone and packed earth. Twenty feet of barrier between the children and the chaos topside. Guards nodded us through every checkpoint. Helena ran it tight—shifts rotating, supplies stocked, escape tunnels mapped just in case. We found Erica in the main chamber, cross-legged on blankets with a cluster of little ones. She read from a worn picture book, voice steady, about a brave wolf who outsmarted hunters to save her pack. The kids leaned in, wide-eyed, hanging on every word. She kept them calm, distracted.

asked Praveen surprised. "There are only four, while the people who stay here can be more than 200 people. You can imagine, one bathroom can be used by 50 people alternately. It's in normal condition. If it's crowded in winter, one bathroom can be used by hundreds of people," Maheer said, chuckling again. Praveen was a bit shocked to hear that, but he tried to act normal. Naturally, it's no wonder because this was a public shelter. "You must be careful, don't sleep like a log. You might lose your wallet and cellphone," Maheer reminded him.

He lowered his voice and added, "I just heard Gabrielle talking to them. Sounds like they're moving to a shelter." That made sense. With the unprecedented cold sweeping through the south, the government had reorganized shelters. Homes in the coastal regions weren't built with central heating. Most people relied on basic methods to stay warm. The shelters were packed. People were crammed shoulder to shoulder, their body heat keeping things barely tolerable. But the air was thick, and the space was cramped. You could barely move, let alone lie down or get something like a hot shower. Go too long without sleep, and you'd break down. If you fell asleep, though, there was a good chance you'd wake

They met at the tide line where the water curled highest. Silas took the rod from Aiden’s shoulder, set it against a piece of driftwood, then pulled him close by the hips. No words at first. Just foreheads touching, breaths mingling with the salt air. “You’re thinking about New York again,” Aiden said quietly. Silas huffed a small laugh against his mouth. “You always know.” “I know you.” Silas’s thumbs traced slow arcs over Aiden’s hipbones. “The foundation sent another update. Another three shelters opened this quarter. They’re naming one after Elena.”

I arrived at the shelter earlier than I used to so I decided to help Miss Lorna to clean the shelter. I hide my bag and started to sweep the floor. Together with the other volunteers, we mop the floor then once the floor was dry. We laid out 150 mattress. The shelter is 3 floors. When I came here when I was 14, I thought that they will report me but they don't. Miss Lorna understood my situation and let me stay here. There are times that I can't stay at the shelter because there are more people needed the space than I am.

“First and foremost, those seeking shelter should be granted it. The question is, why are they seeking shelter? Did they do something reprehensible such as declare war on the hunters? If the answer is no then they should be granted full protection under the Hashira Treaty. Safe houses and anonymity should be provided, and the witch should be given a choice to start over somewhere new. Bellamy has done a fabulous job with creating these safety nets. I intend to provide my full support to protect our people from those who seek to harm them.” Kenzie held such authority as she spoke, and everyone felt the sincerity of her words. She apparently was well-versed in our world already. Her answer was

"You'll have a bed in the communal room tonight. Tomorrow, we'll work on finding you something more permanent. Job training, housing assistance, whatever you need." I nodded, fighting back tears. I'd gone from invisible omega cleaner to homeless shelter resident in less than a week. The communal sleeping room held twenty narrow beds, most of them already occupied. The woman who showed me to mine—bed fourteen—looked me up and down with calculating eyes. "First time in a shelter?" she asked. "Yes." "Keep your stuff close. People steal." She gestured to a small locker beside the bed. "That's yours. Bring your own lock tomorrow or someone will clean it out."

The memories of that day were traumatic for Naida, but as she smiles now, she realizes how getting to know Joe and Bryan better has made those memories easier to bear. A soft click from Finrir catches their attention as he signs, "How many shelters do we have for all of us?" Tritan's expression turns thoughtful as he considers the question. "Well," he begins, "the shelters were quite expensive, so I could only acquire five. I managed to get one large cooking tent designed to be set up around an ocean vent, and four smaller personal tents. We'll have to divide them among the bonded pairs."

“Elaine.” “Arsel.” My father, connected from Eclipse, covered his mouth to hide what was probably a smile. Mom looked up at the ceiling, and Kiel suddenly found a tablet fascinating. “Five minutes,” I said. Elaine crossed her arms. “Four.” I led her into a side office and closed the door. “That shelter is the most secure place in Crescent,” I said before she could speak. “It has Alpha blood barriers, internal guards, and an emergency exit leading to Eclipse.”