Chapters (91)
- Author’s Foreword
- Part One: Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight
- DURING THE OUTBREAK
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- Part Two: Fat Girl with a knife
- DURING THE OUTBREAK
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- Part Three: Orc Night
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- Part Four: Still of Night
- — 1 —: THE SOLDIER AND THE DOG
- — 2 —: THE WARRIOR WOMAN
- — 3 —: DAHLIA AND THE PACK
- — 4 —: THE SOLDIER AND THE DOG
- — 5 —: DAHLIA AND THE PACK
- — 6 —: THE WARRIOR WOMAN
- — 7 —: THE SOLDIER AND THE DOG
- — 8 —: DAHLIA AND THE PACK
- — 9 —: THE WARRIOR WOMAN
- — 10 —: THE SOLDIER AND THE DOG
- — 11 —: DAHLIA AND THE PACK
- — 12 —: THE WARRIOR WOMAN
- — 13 —: THE SOLDIER AND THE DOG
- — 14 —: DAHLIA AND THE PACK
- — 15 —: THE WARRIOR WOMAN
- — 16 —: THE SOLDIER AND THE DOG
- — 17 —: DAHLIA AND THE PACK
- — 18 —: THE WARRIOR WOMAN
- — 19 —: THE SOLDIER AND THE DOG
- — 20 —: DAHLIA AND THE PACK
- — 21 —: THE WARRIOR WOMAN
- — 22 —: THE SOLDIER AND THE DOG
- — 23 —: DAHLIA AND THE PACK
- — 24 —: THE WARRIOR WOMAN
- — 25 —: THE SOLDIER AND THE DOG
- — 26 —: DAHLIA AND THE PACK
- — 27 —: THE WARRIOR WOMAN
- — 28 —: THE SOLDIER AND THE DOG
- — 29 —: DAHLIA AND THE PACK
- — 30 —: THE WARRIOR WOMAN
- — 31 —: THE SOLDIER AND THE DOG
- — 32 —: DAHLIA AND THE PACK
- — 33 —: THE WARRIOR WOMAN
- — 34 —: DAHLIA AND THE PACK
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- — 36 —: HAPPY VALLEY
- — 37 —: THE SOLDIER AND THE DOG
- — 38 —: THE SIEGE OF HAPPY VALLEY
- — 39 —: THE WARRIOR WOMAN, THE SOLDIER, AND THE DOG
- — 40 —: THE SIEGE OF HAPPY VALLEY
- — 41 —: THE WARRIOR WOMAN, THE SOLDIER, AND THE DOG
- — 42 —: HAPPY VALLEY
- — 43 —: THE WARRIOR WOMAN, THE SOLDIER, AND THE DOG
- — 44 —: HAPPY VALLEY
- — 45 —: THE WARRIOR WOMAN, THE SOLDIER, AND THE DOG
- — 46 —: HAPPY VALLEY
- — 47 —: THE WARRIOR WOMAN, THE SOLDIER, AND THE DOG
- — 48 —: THE SIEGE OF HAPPY VALLEY
- — 49 —: THE WAR
- EPILOGUE
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- The Zombie Apocalypse Chronology
“What if they bring supplies with them? Wouldn’t that mean they don’t need to work as hard since they’re contributing to the community?”
“When they come in, we ask that they turn over the supplies that they have, which is the basis of their debt, if you will, with the community. As they work, more value is added to that tab based on the jobs they do; the amount of time they spend working. If they cause any destruction of property or disturb any residents, then a penalty is taken out. It is all part of an agreed upon contract. It’s all made very clear from the start.” Abigail’s voice grew strained, agitated under Rachael’s steady gaze. “We just don’t have the space for just anyone to come here and be a resident. The person would need to show their true value to the community, prove that they are a good person who can contribute to Happy Valley.”
Rachael sipped her soda, thinking of the seemingly empty homes she’d noticed during their tour and subsequent explorations.
“For example,” Abigail continued, “for everything that you did for us, for saving Tommy . . . Will and I would speak to the council, and you could live here without needing to work off anything. Happy Valley could be your home, just like it’s ours.”
Rachael pretended to think for a moment.
“And my friends? Could they live here too?”
Will and Abigail looked at each other.
“They would need to work for a place here, just like everyone else.” Will finally said, shifting uncomfortably in his chair under Rachael’s gaze. “They would need to prove they’re good people, prove that they’re a good fit for our community.”
Rachael could hear the meaning behind his words loud and clear.
She could stay because she was white. Because she was useful and fit their image of what they wanted for their “perfect” home. Her friends, who were as capable as her, but with darker skin tones, were not welcome to become residents. Only indentured servants like the rest.
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THE SOLDIER AND THE DOG
We moved as quickly as safety allowed, and both of us were good at that sort of thing. I have hunted a lot over the years, and mostly my prey has been other people. As it was now.