Wormwood Dawn (Episode I) by Crae Edward

Author:Crae, Edward [Crae, Edward]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: zombies
Published: 2015-01-21T05:00:00+00:00

As smoke began to billow from Dennis’ house, the two of them scoured the pole barn for materials. They loaded up the plywood sheets, OSB, studs, and whatever else they could find; all while passing by the lifeless form of Dennis. Dan felt sorry for the guy. He was a good man who took care of his family, and worked hard every day to provide for them and make them comfortable.

And now he would rot away on the floor of his own barn.

“When we’re finished,” Dan said, “we should burn the barn down. I don’t want to leave him here like this.”

Drew pursed his lips, obviously feeling the same way he did.

Dan went into the other room, eyeing the cabinets he had seen earlier. They were old, and the paint had chipped off, but they were sturdy. When he opened the doors, he was greeted with the sight of dozens of canned food items. There were vegetables, meats, various broths, and even little cans of sardines. There were also jars filled with preserved fruits, tomatoes, and what looked like sauces.

Dan grinned. “Score,” he whispered.

The two of them collected everything they could, filling cardboard boxes and plastic bags that were lying around. The cans would last for quite a while if they rationed them. All they really needed was a way to heat them once the power went out and the propane tank went empty.

“We should go the nearest gas station and commandeer some propane tanks,” Drew said. “You still have that camp stove, right?”

“Yeah,” Dan replied. “The grill still works, too.”

“Good,” Drew said. “I could go for some ribs. I’ll check that deep freeze.”

Dan nodded, lugging the last load of cans to the truck. He arranged them in the small seat at the rear of the cab—which was way too small for the previous owner’s buddies to pack into, he guessed. When he had finished, the truck was packed about as full as it could get. Yet Drew emerged from the barn smiling. He carried two bags of frozen meat in his hands.

“Deer,” Drew said, throwing the bags in the back seat.

Dan smiled, returning to the barn to seek out another gas can. There was a large one near the tractor, full and ready to go. He prepared the spout and began splashing gas on the walls and benches. Then, with a heavy heart, he doused Dennis’ body, making a trail out the door. He pulled out his lighter and crouched.

“Rest in peace, Dennis,” he whispered.

The barn went up quickly, and soon the entire property began its slow and fiery death as they drove away.

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