Rise of the Undead (Book 4): Apocalypse Z by Higgins Baileigh

Author:Higgins, Baileigh [Higgins, Baileigh]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Zombie Apocalypse
Publisher: Independent
Published: 2020-02-25T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13 - Amy

Amy had driven only a few minutes when she spotted a board that announced Manassas was right ahead. Muttering a silent prayer of thanks, she concentrated on keeping the car on the road. While she’d had a few lessons, she was by no means an experienced driver, and her stomach churned every step of the way.

With her hands clutching the wheel, she leaned forward and peered into the gloom ahead. While visibility was poor, she could navigate well enough by keeping her speed low and following the white lines in the middle. On the distant horizon, a gradual lightening of the sky announced the rising of the sun, and a glance at the car radio told her it was past five in the morning already.

The thought of daylight sent a blast of fear running through her veins. She was much too close to King’s hideout for comfort. Only a few miles separated Manassas from the Research Lab of George Mason University. If King decided to send a couple of vehicles after her, she’d be caught in no time. Hide. I have to find a place to hide for the day.

Moments later, she spotted another sign that welcomed her to Manassas. After checking that her doors were locked and the windows closed, she entered the silent streets of the city. Buildings loomed on either side, dark, and broody. Vehicles lined the road, abandoned by their owners, and uncollected rubbish filled the alleyways. Many of the shops had been vandalized, their windows shattered, and the contents pillaged.

A few times, she spotted movement in a window or an enclosed building but never ventured closer. While it could signal survivors, it was just as likely to be zombies. Those that didn’t flee the snow and blizzards were usually stuck inside a space and unable to get out.

The city was a desolate sight that inspired little hope, but Amy refused to give up. A growing orange glow on the horizon spurred her on, and she cruised through one block after another. Her eyes swiveled from side to side, looking for a place to hide from King’s men. Especially Red.

She considered a couple of apartment buildings and a hotel or two, but none of them appealed to her. They were too obvious. Too fancy. She wanted the kind of place that would fly under the radar and go unnoticed by passersby. Plus, it had to have space for the car. The last thing she needed was for it to be flagged, bullet holes, and all. The suburbs were a no-no, as well. The houses were too open and exposed.

After ten more minutes of aimless driving, Amy found herself in a rougher part of town. The buildings were dilapidated and run-down. Most of them needed a fresh coat of paint, and the roads required repair. The raw taint of sewage hung in the air, and she spotted several rats scurrying about the sidewalks. There were bodies too. Decomposed and rotting on the tar. Not even a thin layer of snow could freshen up the atmosphere.

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