Deadlocked 4 by A. R. Wise

Author:A. R. Wise [Wise, A. R.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Horror
Published: 2012-05-28T00:55:36+00:00

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Covington set his tumbler on the edge of his mahogany desk and twirled it so the scotch inside sloshed along the side of the glass. He watched the oily texture it left behind as it spun and then set it down before pushing it away with the tips of his fingers as if he'd grown tired of it.

"In the mid seventies, a researcher at Vexlab identified an antibody that could target specific protein structures in viruses. Not only that, but some people's immune systems were able to mimic the antibody's action. It was a major breakthrough, but the pharmaceutical company that owned the patent was reluctant to release any information about it."

Reagan kept his eyes on the barrel of the General's Desert Eagle for any sign of the man's aim wavering. He would only need a second to make it across the table, and if he had the opportunity he was prepared to take it. He had no desire to hear an explanation for why Richard had unleashed an apocalyptic plague on the world; Reagan was determined to choke the life out of the man he once loved like a brother.

The General was smart enough to keep his gun steady as he spoke. "They worried that this antibody would devastate their bottom line." He grimaced and shook his head in disgust that he expected Reagan to sympathize with. "One of the scientists snuck copies of the research out of the lab and got it into the hands of someone in the FBI. He claimed that the pharmaceutical company was deliberately withholding the information and had canceled all further research. Imagine that, Charles - they had the chance to develop a drug that could wipe out all viruses on the planet, but they squashed it because that would've hurt their bottom line."

"How does this explain why you helped murder six and a half billion people?" Reagan kept his legs perched under his chair in a runner's stance. He watched the General's gun.

Richard took a deep breath and sighed as if this conversation was tiring for him. "This research, combined with what we know about bacteria, meant that we could stop the majority of non-genetic diseases known to man. Think about that, Charles."

"Sounds great. Can you stop pointing that gun at me now?"

The General smiled and shook his head. "Not yet. Before we go any further, let me ask you this: What are the two biggest problems facing mankind?"

"You and your zombie plague."

"No." Richard frowned as he grew tired of Reagan's self-righteous reactions. "The first problem is the end of evolution."

Reagan's shoulders dipped as he sighed in disgust. "Don't tell me you don't believe in evolution now. Jesus Christ, Dick, what happened to you?"

"No, you misunderstood me. One of the biggest problems for mankind is that we've stopped evolving. Today, everyone lives to a ripe old age even if they have to spend the majority of their lives sucking down prescriptions and tied to medical equipment. Human evolution was replaced by medical science.

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