Love Prevails_A Zombie Nightmare by Dane Hatchell

Author:Dane Hatchell [Hatchell, Dane]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Mind Hemorrhage Press
Published: 2014-01-15T05:00:00+00:00

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The morning brought new energy to the two couples. They had awakened in a village thriving with activity. People stirred about preparing for the communal breakfast. Several of the men wore the ill effects of drinking too much beer on their faces. They performed assigned tasks anyway under the disapproving glare of their angry wives.

The four sat down to a breakfast of oatmeal and canned peaches. Plenty of clean water was available to wash it down.

“If we’re planning to stay, we’re going to have to start pulling our weight,” Keith said.

“Agreed. We need to get into the routine so we don’t have to be constantly told what to do. You and I can start with perimeter watch, unless you would rather help with the farming,” Steve said.

“Jill and I will help with meals. We’ll see how our talents are needed as time goes by,” Kara said.

“I’ll keep some distance between me and Bronson. There’s something I don’t trust about that man,” Jill said.

Steve chewed a peach slice and chased it with a swig of water. “Don’t worry about him. Keith and I have already decided that if things get uncomfortable, we’ll pull up stakes and leave. He’s not going to bother you with me around.”

“You sound so sure. How could you know that?”

“Because he doesn’t just take what he wants. The others wouldn’t allow it if he tried. These people honor the code. We’ll play by the rules, and there won’t be any problems. Besides, all I need to do is get you pregnant, and he’ll lose eyes for you in no time.”

“Oh, no. I don’t know when I’ll be ready to think like that.”

“This might just be the place to start a family. I don’t even know if we could consider it if we were trying to make it on our own. There’re at least three nurses and two doctors here, so I’m told.”

“I won’t be comfortable until the military wipes the monsters off the face of the Earth. I want to go back home. As scared as I am to find out, I want to know about our friends and family,” Kara said, staring blankly at the table.

“Looks like we’re finished here. Let’s go back to the cabin so Steve and I can get our guns. We’ll follow you two back and find out what you’ll be doing today before we go off on our own,” Keith said, and rose.

On the way back, Pete and two others waited to greet them. The men were armed, but weren’t brandishing the weapons. Keith realized that he and Steve should be carrying their weapons at all times too.

“Mornin’, folks. You’re lookin’ rested,” Pete said, politely smiling.

“Thanks to your wonderful hospitality,” Jill said. “The cabin, the food—we truly are in your debt.”

“Everyone has a part to play here. We all pitch in so that we can get along. In fact, Bronson would like to meet with you to find out if you are stayin’ or leavin’.”

“When?” Keith asked.

“How’s about now?”

Keith looked at Steve and the women.

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