The Demented Z (Book 3): Contagion by Derek J. Thomas

Author:Derek J. Thomas [Thomas, Derek J.]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: zombies
Published: 2015-03-05T05:00:00+00:00

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Tom entered the room first, followed by Hank and Hannah. They all tried to avoid looking at the dead man sitting at the desk, however the stench was unavoidable.

“Let’s look through this paperwork, see if the dead can talk.” Tom said.

They spread out around the room and started going through drawers and piled up papers, looking for anything. Most were dated from years ago and listed equipment transfers and supply orders. It was in one of the desk’s drawers that Hannah found something of note.

“Guys, take a look at this.”

“Whatcha got?” Hank said, stepping over next to her.

Once Tom joined them she pointed to a hand written spiral bound notebook. “Looks like a journal. Last entry was about a month ago.”

They all leaned in, reading the scribbled writing, “Doc needs supplies from Seattle. Lost contact with Echo One several days ago. Sending Markus and Rex. May be last chance at stopping this.”

That last statement hung in all of their minds. Somehow it was both hopeful and deflating.

“Either this Echo One has our solution or they’ve already tried it and failed.” Tom said.

“That doesn’t sound very hopeful.” Hannah said.

Hank looked back at the man sitting at the desk with his brains blown out. “I think he lost hope.”

Tom nodded. “I know it…not a good sign.” He tapped a finger on the journal. “This may have more. Hank, you stay put and look over this…see if you can find anything more.”

“Roger that.”

“What’s our plan?” Hannah asked.

“We’re going to find this Doctor’s office.”

Hannah nodded in agreement and the two of them headed out into the hall. Tom closed the door, not wanting Hank to get any unwelcome surprises. They were both about to head for the stairs that led back to the main level, when Hank shouted from inside. Tom cracked the door back open to see what was up.

“Take a right at the end of the hall. I saw some doors with name plates on them. Might be a good place to start.” He hesitated for a bit. “Just thought of it…maybe waste of time.”

“No, that’s good. We were headed downstairs to start.” Tom said before closing the door again. He looked at Hannah and shrugged his shoulders and smiled. “He just wants to be the leader.”

“I heard that.” Hank grumbled from behind the door.

Hannah couldn’t hold back a giggle.

Tom almost laughed. “Don’t you side with him.”

The two of them moved down the hall, working as a team to cover each other. The back to back formation allowed them to cover both ends of the hall. They figured there were no more immediate threats but it was better to be safe. It didn’t take long before they reached the intersection Hank spoke of. As they moved down the side hall Tom carefully examined the worn brass name plates mounted on each door. Strange noises issued from behind several of the doors.

“How are we going to know which one is the doctor?” Hannah asked while squinting at one of the name plates.

“Good question. I’ve been hoping it would be obvious, but— “Tom stopped mid-sentence.

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