The War On Horror by Nathan Allen

Author:Nathan Allen [Allen, Nathan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: zombie comedy
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17

Despite its grim-sounding name, Graves End was actually a pleasant, quiet kind of town. A decade earlier it had been a thriving semi-rural community, but that all changed with the construction of a freeway bypass that diverted all the passing traffic. This led to many local businesses closing down and property prices plummeting, as the residents deserted the town in droves.

The flip side was that the town then became very attractive to retirees. Not only could cashed-up seniors now afford a house twice as big as one in the city for half the price, they didn’t have to put up with any riffraff passing through their town and disturbing the serenity. For those that wanted to be left alone to enjoy their twilight years in peace, it suited them just fine. Thanks to the bypass, Graves End was the kind of place someone could only ever go to on purpose. Nobody ever stumbled across it by accident.

You wouldn’t need to consult census figures to know that the citizens of Graves End had an average age of sixty-one. You could guess this by the uniform neatness of every one of the houses. Each residence was a picture of homely perfection, with manicured lawns that looked like spongy green carpet and rows of flowers and plants that were so well maintained they almost looked artificial. This level of immaculateness was attainable only to those who were willing to devote entire days to the presentation and upkeep of their abode.

Elliott pulled into the driveway of his grandparents’ home which, like all others in this Stepford community, was impeccably presented. Only a few stray leaves on the front lawn hinted that something may be amiss.

They discovered both zombie grandparents inside the house. They were doing exactly what they would normally be doing at this time of day, which was watching their favourite game shows. The TV was on when they turned, which made it easier for Elliott and Miles. They were both able to quietly slip inside without drawing any attention to themselves. From there, it wasn’t too difficult to get them both off the couch and into the back of Elliott’s car.

“It’s kind of strange that no one reported it,” Miles said as he fastened their seat belts in place.

“I don’t know,” Elliott shrugged, carefully removing the rings from his grandmother’s fingers and stashing them in his pocket. “People tend to mind their own business out here.”

A shrill meowing interrupted them. Elliott looked up and saw Smokey, his grandparents’ twelve-year-old tabby, perched on their front doorstep.

Elliott groaned. He hadn’t thought about what he was going to do with the cat. “Say, Miles,” he said. “How would you like a new pet?”

“I think you already know the answer to that, Elliott,” Miles replied.

It was bad enough having a bunch of unwashed hippies and a giant tattooed pig stinking up his place. Miles didn’t really like the thought of adding cat urine to that mix.

“I guess he’s coming home with me then,” Elliott said with a sigh.

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