Awakened by a violent storm one morning, Ethan is joined by Cara, his attractive neighbor. They evacuate their apartment building, only to be greeted by absolute chaos outside. Violent hurricane winds and rain blow through the town, the air is freezing cold, and the days and nights seem to shorten into mere hours. They embark on an incredible adventure as they find out what is causing these bizarre events. An amazing cast of characters that help them along their way: Keith, a newsagent; Fisher, an astrophysicist with an incredible theory; and a group of astronauts on the International Space Station. Everyone will play a role in this astonishing journey as everything becomes clear, bringing together people who would never have normally met. In a world where humans and governments seem helpless to stop the forces of destruction, the impossible occurs. This is a gripping story with twists and turns of survival in chaos, and the human instinct to bond together in times of crisis. "Allied: First Contact" is a short story of 8700 words in length or approximately 30 pages. It is the prequel to an upcoming full-length novel.