The Forgotten Place by SB Poe

Author:SB Poe [Poe, SB]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Zombie Apocalypse
Published: 2019-10-01T04:00:00+00:00

6

Heavy Lifting

Jahda stood on the porch looking at the deadun on the ground. A garden trowel stuck out the side of its head. She swung the door open and stepped inside. When the flashlight swung across the wall, she could see the splatter of blood and brains. She shined the light a little lower and saw the old woman lying on the floor. Her eye was shot out. Jahda stepped back out onto the porch.

“Yeah, we’ll skip this one. It’s gonna need maid service.” She said as she closed the door.

Martin and Ham stood in the yard watching. Jahda joined them and they walked to the house next door. Charlie and Jennifer came out the front door.

“This one is good.” Charlie said.

“Great, y’all can take that one. We’ll take the next one.” Martin said.

“Does this feel right to you?” Charlie asked.

“I don’t know. I guess.” Martin said.

“I guess it just feels like we’re stealing or something. I know we’re not, but still.” Charlie said.

“We’re not doing anything wrong. We’re not.” Jahda said. “We’re surviving and we’re not hurting anyone doing it.”

“You’re right.” Charlie said. “You’re right.”

Kate stepped out onto the porch of the next house and walked down the sidewalk towards them.

“How’s she doing?” Martin asked.

“She’s resting.” Kate said. “She complained the bed was too soft. She wanted to lie on the floor.” She smiled.

“I’ll go check on her as soon as we get settled.” Martin said.

“Evelyn is gonna stay with her until she goes to sleep. Listen folks, the sun is going to be going down soon, I say we find a house or two we can sleep in and start figuring out who lives where tomorrow.” Kate said.

“This house is good to go.” Charlie said, pointing to the house over his shoulder.

“We’re about to check the next one.” Martin said.

“That shall not be necessary.” Cameron hobbled up to the others. “Whilst you were endeavoring to explore yon house, I endeavored to explore this one. It is well made and acceptable for our needs.”

Bridger came out of the big house and looked across the street. He saw them all standing at the end of the sidewalk talking. For a brief moment it all seemed normal. The houses lining the street needed some serious yard work but other than that he could imagine this being an early summer afternoon in a world he remembered. His neighbors would gather in the common area of the condo complex he lived in and hang out. Occasionally a grill would be brought and burgers cooked and everyone would seem to be enjoying themselves. Bridger watched from his window because he told himself he wasn’t a group kind of guy. He looked down at the bottles in his hands and started walking.

“Evening folks.” He said as he hefted the two bottles aloft.

“What’s that you got there Bridger?” Charlie asked smiling.

“Little hair of the dog.” He handed one of the bottles over.

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