"Yet every one of these disasters has actually happened somewhere, and many real communities have already suffered a substantial number of them. A grim specter has crept upon us almost unnoticed, and this imagined
tragedy may easily become a stark reality we all shall know."
Beckon means like making a signal. Like doing hand gestures or calling someone. :D
Answer:
The answer is option C
Explanation:
. As the lightning flashed and the thunder roared, Patches cowered in the corner of the room.