The Curse of 1977 (Book 2)

"And now, a statement from Channel Seven Station Manager, Rudy Ward."

"Here we are, Cypress Citizens, on the edge. That is exactly how it feels at this very moment in our fair city. Cypress has faced numerous challenges and obstacles before. From the collapse of the National Building back in '42, to the assassination of Governor Billups in '67; Cypress, Ohio has managed to rise up above the chaos and tumult of the times.

But now, something else has emerged, and that something is possibly even more primeval than anything we have faced before. Instead of gun wielding murderers, I believe we are dealing with a force not even our sophisticated society can handle. Are we headed down the same path as New York City? Is our descent into madness a one way journey?

yours truly, will agree that the decision to demolish the Hollis towers is long overdue. They were a blight to the city and a magnet for debauchery. But knowing what we

dumbfounded, citizens are terrified, and on top of all that,

the calm of a very bitter and violent storm? No one can seem to answer such questions. All we as citizens of this great city can do is batten down our defenses and hope for the best. I am an optimistic

members, and most of all, our citizens. We will stand tall and fight back. We will be more vigilant and aware,