Franklin and Joseph were prison inmates. Both were serving life sentences for horrendous crimes.


    “Hey Frank, did you hear what’s happening?”


    “No, what’s going on?”Unauthorized tale usage: if you spot this story on Amazon, report the violation.


    “An alien invasion.”


    “Come on, Joe, I like sci-fi … Is it April 1st already?”


    “Nah, bro, it’s real. They’ve been attacking cities and towns left and right.”


    “So, they’re coming for us?”


    “No. Apparently not. They’re kidnapping ‘able-bodied and mind’ folks. Anyone old, sick, or imprisoned they ignore.”


    “So, we’re free?”


    “Well, uh, I guess that’s one way to look at it. We got food, medical, and these walls and bars for our protection.”