Chapter: Chapter thirty nine The weeks that followed Joel’s death were a blur of blood, fire, and vengeance. Rick’s grief became his fuel. Lisa barely spoke, haunted eyes fixed on nothing, her body moving only because Rick insisted they couldn’t stop—not now. Not after what Joel had lost. They found temporary refuge in an abandoned comms outpost. There, Rick discovered that the system inside him—whatever synthetic, parasitic technology it was—had fused with his DNA. His blood had mutated. It was the first spark of hope they’d had in months. Word traveled fast. Survivors across sectors whispered of a man with blood that burned the virus away. The resistance, previously fractured and demoralized, rallied around that hope—and around Rick. They named him The Living Cure. But Rick had only one goal: Gregor. The Final Siege. The resistance mounted a full-scale assault on Compound Zero—Gregor’s fortress, where the virus was born. The sky was ash-gray that morning, wind carrying the scent of smoke and death. Rick
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Chapter: Chapter thirty eight The entire compound pulsed with a dreadful urgency. Sirens wailed in bursts, like a dying animal's cry. Red lights throbbed above, casting shadows that twisted like phantoms across the walls. Rick’s breath tore from his lungs as he sprinted down the stairwell, two steps at a time.The loud noise of the siren was getting too loud that Rick was worried it was going to attract the zombies. The system’s words echoed in his mind, hollow and inescapable. He didn’t know what Phase One meant—only that it started with him. That Joel, Lisa... they were in danger now. He burst into the hallway, shoving aside a dazed technician who barely noticed him. The ground trembled beneath his boots again, a rhythmic, unnatural shake, like something was moving—no, breathing—beneath them. Gunshots cracked from somewhere deep within Sector Twelve. Rick didn’t stop. His legs pumped faster, the corridor a blur until he skidded to a halt in front of Lisa’s door. His knuckles rapped hard once. “Lisa! It’s me!
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Chapter: Chapter thirty seven It has been quite a while the system contacted Rick. He was even beginning to think the system was something he had imagined. Rick face was pale. The digital message hung in the air like a phantom, glowing faintly in green light—no visible screen, no projection source. Just suspended, like the system itself was embedded into reality. Lisa stepped back, startled. “What the hell is that?” Rick didn’t respond immediately. His eyes remained locked on the message as it slowly began to fade, leaving a trail of eerie silence behind it. The system was back. After weeks—maybe months—of nothing, it was speaking to him again. And it had been watching. “Rick?” Lisa asked again, more cautiously this time. “It’s the system,” he muttered, the weight of it hitting him like a freight train. “It knows I found the files.” “You think it’s...alive?” “I don’t know. But it’s sentient enough to time that message.” He turned to her. “This changes everything.” “Does Gregor know about it?” Rick’s j
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Chapter: Chapter thirty six Rick moved like a shadow through the dim hallway, every footstep deliberately light as he followed the faint rustling sound that had caught his ear moments earlier. The hairs on the back of his neck stood up—this part of the compound was supposed to be locked down and empty. But he knew what he’d heard.He passed the ammunition room door and turned down a narrow corridor few used anymore. The lights here were faint, flickering with age, barely illuminating the dusty floor and the webs clinging to the corners. He paused near an old utility panel. Something about the wall didn’t sit right—it jutted out just slightly, unevenly with the others.Rick pressed his palm against it and felt a vibration behind the wall. Not the hum of machinery—but the hollow stillness of a space beyond.He ran his fingers along the edge until he found a small indent. He pried it open with the edge of his knife. With a groan, the panel gave way, revealing a narrow entrance cloaked in darkness.Drawing his flas
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Chapter: Chapter thirty five The creaking floorboards beneath Rick’s boots echoed faintly as he stepped out of the ammunition room, his hand wrapped tightly around the grip of his pistol. The light footsteps he’d heard earlier had vanished, replaced by a thick silence that pressed against his eardrums. He moved slowly, his breathing controlled, eyes scanning every inch of the dim hallway that stretched out ahead of him.He paused near a storage closet, his instincts tugging. Something wasn’t right.Then he saw it—just past a rack of old farming tools, a thin sliver of light seeping through the cracks of what looked like a wall panel. Rick pressed his hand against the wooden surface and gave it a nudge. Nothing. He pushed harder, and the panel gave way with a low groan, revealing a narrow passage behind it.Rick hesitated for only a second before stepping inside.The passageway was narrow and dust-coated, the air thick with age and secrets. He followed the dim path, brushing cobwebs aside, until it opened into a
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Chapter: Chapter thirty four Rick looked at Lisa as she took off her clothes. He could see some marks visibly seen on her backs and of course her body was looking more of a zombie than a human form. It was whitish but Rick doesn't look like he cared. Lisa looked into the mirror and saw he was staring. " Are you worried or is that a way of showing something else?" Rick turned away, " I am sorry. I didn't mean to startle you." He replied. " It is fine." Lisa replied walking closer to him. She knew Rick had been on his own for a time now and it was normal he felt that way. She got closer to him and gently placed her hands on his cheeks. Her head moved closer to his face for a bit, she was about to kiss him when the door opened with Joel walking in with a school bag slung across his shoulder. " Morning, Dad." He greeted both Lisa and his father. " Morning,son. Are you ready to go to school?" Rick smiled at him and he nodded. " Can aunty Lisa take me to school today?" The boy asked staring at Lisa who
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Chapter: chapter one hundred and eighty eight The Final Battle****************The gods and the goddess have been keeping silent over the fight with Kluas. The fate of both worlds hanged in balance without the future uncertain. One thing I knew was that I needed to play my part in bringing balance to both worlds. I needed to defeat Klaus and also rid the university grounds of bullies. The only way to do that was to rid the bag eggs out, but I need to cut the head of the snake for the snake to die permanently. I laid on the bed, rolling up and down. I needed a plan if I was going to defeat Klaus and Zack. Both were born evil and would do anything to win. My mind raced as I thought about what was going to happen to me when I rid the earth of evil again. I don't want to die, and I also wanted to be with my heart. I knew Helena would be devastated if I died once again.I need to draw Klaus out. He was weak, and he is going to need time to heal himself. The best way to show him to the world was to bring him out in the open. Bringing
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Chapter: chapter one hundred and eighty seven "Where do you think he might be off too?" Derek asked, looking at me. "I don't know, but I am pretty sure he would go to a place far from here." I replied Zeoy walked up to me and said, "LLet me see." She said slowly checking out my face. She healed me, and Helena rushed towards my side. "We need to get off the university premises." She said it in haste. We immediately got into the car and zoomed out of the compound. My mind went back to Peter's family, which is my family now. I took out my phone and placed a call to Emma. "Are you alright? What about our parents?" I asked in haste, trying to know if Kluas had gone over to the house. "Slowly down," Emma said over the phone. My pulse quickened as I awaited her answer. "Can you just tell me what I asked from you?" I said quickly. "Well, Boyd here is doing a fine job protecting us. I am sure we are in capable hands," she replied. "I am on my way. I should be back at home any minute now." I replied, and I cut off the call. "We need
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Chapter: chapter one hundred and eighty six I felt my pulse quicken as I stared at Zack—or rather, at the being that had taken control of him. Kluas had merged with Zack’s body, his glowing eyes revealing the god's overwhelming presence, and the menace in his voice left no doubt. “You don’t have to do this, Zack,” I said, keeping my tone steady, though the tension in the air was palpable. My hand twitched slightly, ready to summon the power of the Reaper’s territory if needed. “Kluas is using you. He doesn’t care about you, he’s just trying to survive. Once he’s done, you’ll be nothing.” Zack laughed, the sound echoing off the empty court in a way that made my skin crawl. “You always were naive, Max. Kluas isn’t using me. We are one now. I’ve always wanted power, and now I have it—limitless, godlike power. Together, we’ll crush anyone who stands in our way.” I stood my ground, my eyes scanning the area for any advantage.I knew that fighting Zack head-on, while he was possessed by Kluas, wasn’t the best plan. Kluas, a god
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Chapter: chapter one hundred and eighty four The tension was high as we drove towards the university grounds. "Do you think anyone is going to be on campus?" Helena asked, looking anxious. "We need to be certain that no one is there. Kluas would need a soul to merge with or go into extinction if he can't." I replied "Why not bond with anyone on the street? Why come down here?" Zeoy asked again. "I am not sure, alright. I don't know how a god is supposed to think." I replied harshly, and everyone was silent. "I am sorry, guys. I am just a bit anxious." "We all are." Derek said increasing the jeer We drove into the university grounds, and everywhere seems peaceful. "Do you think he is here?" Gilbert looked around. "He should be; I can feel him." I replied"This is what we are going to do. I want everyone to fan out and check the dorms. Search everywhere and give a call once you see anything or anyone that looks fishy." I replied I brought out a flash torchlight and gave it to everyone. "Don't engage; Kluas is dangerous, and
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Chapter: chapter one hundred and eighty three Zeoy felt a kind of power she had never felt before. She slowly removed herself from the iron rod that had impaled her against the wall. Derek also felt more powerful than ever. "What is going on?" Kluas shouted in anger. And then something else happened. A territory appeared on the ground, giving immense power to all the reapers. Peter's eyes glowed, and his cut began to heal. Emma looked up, and out of fright, she ran away from Peter. " How? You were supposed to be dead." Kluas shouted out of fright. He quickly moved fast towards Peter, and he was gripped down by Peter 2. A soft smile played on Peter's lips. "Do you think you can stop us? I am unstoppable, and now you are going to know how powerful I am." I shouted as I and Peter merged, becoming one. "Derek, get everyone out of here." I said, looking at Derek's face. "You heard the boss; let's get out of here." He said, looking at Zeoy. "I am staying." Emma shouted as Derek pulled her up from the dusty floor. "Don't worry, you
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Chapter: chapter one hundred and eighty two "We need to leave. If Derek is willing to sacrifice his life for us, then we need to take the chance now and get out of here." Zeoy shouted at Boyd Gilbert adjusted his glasses and immediately ran towards Helena. He grabbed her by the waist and made way for the main gate. Emma looked at Zeoy angrily. "This was not the deal. You said you needed me to get my brother to corporate. Now that he doesn't, you want to leave him alone to die?" She yelled out her lungs. "Listen to me, kiddo. Your brother understands the sacrifices he needs to make for himself and the family. Do you think someone forced him to be here? He came willingly on his own because Kluas threatened to kill you all if he didn't." Zeoy looked into Emma's eyes, and she began to sob. "Please save him. Please save my brother." Emma fell on her knees despite the walls crumbling around her. Zeoy looked at her and back at Boyd and Helena. "Your brother is..." Emma raised her head slightly up, looking into her face. Zeoy stare
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Chapter: CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY { I AM BACK}Zack looked at me and was surprised. Most of the sympathisers were. "You were supposed to be dead?" Zack stammered, looking at me. "Let's just say I refuse to die." I replied with a smile. "Can you help her up?" I looked at Rosetta, who was on the floor with her eyes closed. Cassandra ran towards me and threw herself at me. She dobbed gently as she hugged me. I know I was the only thing she had left to be a brother. Everyone looked at me, and immediately the coffin was opened. The clergy looked at me and said, " This is a sign from heaven. Do you wish to share your death and return to life with everyone?" He said it with a smile on his face. I looked around to see the faces of so many students, all seated and staring at me with disbelief on their faces. I waited for the podium and grabbed the microphone. "I don't know where to start." I said it gently, with teary eyes. "I remembered my first day at the university grounds; I was just a teenager, but now." I looked at m
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Chapter: CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY NINE CONFRONTING TRAGEDY / THE BURIAL Zack, Richard, and Rosetta had a restless night, each consumed by their own thoughts on the events that had occurred. In the morning, the atmosphere in the mansion was filled with tension. The team assembled in the lounge, with a tense quiet atmosphere prevailing. Zack interrupted the silence. "We need a plan," he stated, his voice unwavering despite the inner chaos he experienced. "Jonas will keep going." We must carefully consider this. Judith was the one who replied first. "We must not allow him to escape from consequences. Jonas has hurt alot of people and now he must dance to the music. Fred wouldn't forgive us if Jonas managed to go unpunished." With red eyes from tears, Rosetta nodded. " I agree. However, we must be smart about all of this. We must not allow our actions to be dictated by our emotions."Diana looked around the room, her face showed determination. "We need evidence. If we can gather enough proof of Jonas's involvement in F
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Chapter: CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY EIGHT { CONFRONTING TRAGEDY }Zack and Richard thought of a way to break the news to Rosetta. As they drove back to the mansion, they both pushed the responsibility of breaking the news onto her. "You should do it; you know I am just a member of Fred's crew. And besides, you know her more than I do," Richard said, gently trying to persuade Zack. "We both went because Fred trusted us. Now that he is gone, you are pushing the responsibility on me." Zack packed and looked at Richard. "I am sorry, but the news is going to be devastating to not only Rosetta but to everyone." Richard said and sighed. The two of them looked at each other and said nothing. Zack's phone buzzed, cutting the tension. "Who?" Richard asked, looking at Zack. "Rosetta," he said, showing him the phone. Thier heard beat fast as Zack picked up the call. "Tell me he is alright." Rosetta's voice was loud over the phone. "Can we talk when we get home? We are almost at the mansion." Zack quickly cut her shirt before she sa
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Chapter: CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY SEVEN {THE BRINK OF DARKNESS }"What is it going to be, Fred? Do I need to shoot her before I get you to talk? Tell me what you know about the system. I know you didn't have it destroyed." Jonas barked I looked at Rosetta and back at Jonas. "You need to believe me when I tell you that I had the system destroyed. What do you want from me?" I shouted in anger. "I want absolute power, and I want my face changed. I can do that with the power of the system, and you are going to help me.'" I looked at Zack and back at Richard. "I will do that if you let Rosetta go and have me as a hostage instead." I replied Emily looked at Jonas and nodded. Rosetta was immediately pushed towards Richard and Zack while I walked over to Jonas. "Take care of her." I looked at Zack as they walked out of the warehouse. "Now you are going to tell me what I need to hear, or I am going to kill you, Fred. You have taken a lot from me. You took my father and my sister and also turned my world upside down, and you are
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Chapter: CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY SIX{ JONAS MENACES}My mind raced as I considered the options. Reasoning with Jonas seemed impossible, but a direct confrontation was out of the question. Ineeded a plan that balanced both."Alright, let's gather everyone in the room," I said, looking determined. The crew moved to a hidden part of the classroom where we could discuss our next plan without being overheard."First, we need to find out where Jonas is holding Rosetta," I began. "Diana, can you get close to him and see if you can find any clues? You’re his sister; he might let something slip."Diana nodded, her face grim. "I’ll do my best. But if he’s involved in something big, he might not tell me everything.""That’s where we come in," Richard said, his voice steady. "We’ll need to keep an eye on Jonas without him noticing. We can set up a surveillance network around his usual haunts. Zack, you’re good with tech. Can you handle that?"Zack nodded. "I’ll get my equipment. We can cover the campus and any other places he frequ
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Chapter: CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY FIVE { ROSETTA KIDNAPPED }I slept with a smile on my face after I and Rosetta had made love. It was the first time we actually got intimate. I stared into her eyes all night before she finally fell asleep. The sound of the alarm woke me up, and I looked beside me. "Where is she?" My eyes flashed around the room as I tried to wake up. I rubbed my eyes gently, and I noticed there was a bit of a scuffle on the bed. I couldn't believe I had one good night's rest in a while, and everything was going back to being war for me. "Rosetta! Rose!!" I shouted, getting into my slippers. I walked through the hallway and stairs leading down to the main room. I was surprised to see a lot of broken glasses over my chairs, and the house was a complete mess. I quickly went to my CCTV footage, and I noticed it had been fired. "Was I drugged?" I ran my hands over my hair as I stared at the television right in front of me. I knew I needed to find Rosetta quickly. I couldn't believe I let my guards down, and
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"The games of kings: Rise of the underdog"
"You think a loser like you could ever have me?" Selena sneered, flipping her hair as she clung to Derek’s arm.
Jason's heart pounded in his chest. He had done everything for Selena—her homework, her errands, even covered for her when she skipped class. And now, she was throwing it all in his face, laughing at him in front of the entire campus.
"You’re pathetic, Jason. You’ll never be good enough for someone like Selena," Derek added, smirking.
That night, drowning in anger and humiliation, Jason scrolled through his phone, only to see a strange app appear on his screen. "The Game of Kings"—he hadn’t downloaded it, but it was there, glowing like a beacon.
Curious, he tapped it. A message popped up: "Enter your name to begin. Rise or fall—it’s your choice."
Jason hesitated, then typed his name. The screen flashed. "Level 1 complete. Claim your reward: $2,000,000 or continue playing?"
His breath caught. Two million grand? Was this a dream? His bank app confirmed it—his balance had skyrocketed overnight.
Now, with wealth and power at his fingertips, Jason isn’t just playing to win. He’s playing to change his fate. Will he use the game to take down Derek and make Selena regret ever betraying him? Or will he realize that the true game is much bigger than revenge?
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Chapter: chapter one hundred and five Sometimes making others happy was not an easy task. All I ever wanted was to make her happy. It was the only thing I could think about. I wanted to be the better son to her and make sure she lives happily, but I was not sure if I was doing the right thing by asking her not to marry Derek's family. It runs in the genes. What if Derek's father was exactly like his son? I rubbed my palms together as if the friction would burn away the unease in my chest. The bench beneath me felt colder than usual, the kind of cold that reminded you that you weren’t in control. The system’s message wouldn’t stop flashing in my mind, and the words might as well have been branded into my skull.Final Task. End of Semester. Life or Death.I was thrilled to be back in the game, but also I was not. Maybe I needed to give my mother more money. Something that she won't see the need to have any man in her life. Or was she lonely? I remembered what Selene had said. I had never asked her about her late husba
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Chapter: chapter one hundred and four I stared at the message the system had given, and I could barely believe what I was seeing. I rubbed my temples gently and sat down. It was nearly some days away from us having the final exam for the semester before the break. I looked at the list of gamers that were remaining, and I could see that the number had drastically reduced compared to the last time I was still in the system. ******************************************************************It has been days since I have been hiding from my mother. I tried as much as possible to avoid any conversation that was going to involve Derek's father. Each time she tried to bring it up, I either picked up an imaginary call or I just told her I had an assignment to run. A part of me had missed her, but then I didn't think a man like Derek's father was the right man for her. Maybe I was still holding the grudges I had for his son that I failed to see that he was the key to my mother's happiness. I noticed Mrs. Tracy had been sa
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Chapter: chapter one hundred and three I was not sure if I was selfish or if I was just being paranoid. The system has made sure I learn that trust is rare. Maybe this was why I was always so defensive. I have learned to always stand up for myself, and I don't have to depend on others. That was the only way I got to where I am today. I landed on my bed, shutting my eyes. The drug I brought earlier was working now. I felt drowsy and weak. I heard a slight knock on the door. "Come in," I said, trying to sit up. The door opened and Selena walked in. Her eyes nearly popped out of their sockets when she saw the marks on her face. "Did you fight at school?" she asked, grabbing my face like she was my girlfriend. "It will heal," I replied, forcing a smile. "This is going to scar if it is not properly taken care of. Where is the medic kit?" Her eyes darted through my rooms. Selene knows where I keep most of my things, and she doesn't need my permission to go and get whatever she needs. We were so close now that she felt
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Chapter: chapter one hundred and two I walked into the nearest pharmacy, and I was greeted by a petite lady. Almost the same age as me. "How can I..." She paused when I removed the hoodie off my face. "Are you having any severe headaches?" She asked, staring through the mirror that was separating us both. "Yeah, can I get something for that?" She nodded and immediately prescribed me some drugs to use. "Thank you." I looked up with a smile on my face before I drew the hoodie down again. The thought of going home crossed my mind, but then I was going to have to thrash whatever was going on out with my mother. I looked at my phone, and I was seeing that she had called for the twentieth time today. I knew she was going to be worried, but maybe making her a little worried meant a lot to me. I would know if she was going to pick me or if she was going to pick Derek's father. I heaved gently, and I was soon on my way home. I thrust the gate open, and I saw a black Lexus car parked right outside the compound. I removed
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Chapter: Chapter one hundred and one My head hurts, and my lips definitely hurt more. I looked at the scattered tables in front of me, and I shook my head. I was better than this. I didn't want to fight him at first, but when I remembered everything that had gone on between the two of us, I had more reason to thrust my fist at his face. Now, things are even worse. I mean, his father was getting married to Mrs. Tracy. How do I tell my mother that she was making the biggest mistake of her life?I know I was being selfish telling her to let go of her happiness for mine. I grabbed my books, shoving them into my bag at the thought of both of them walking down the altar, hand in hand and smiling at themselves. I shrugged as I pictured it in my head. I knew I had to stop it. But how can I? I still remember Mrs. Tracy singing his praises at the dining table this morning. I should have known, should have been more observant, but then I had a lot to worry about. The system was back, which means more missions for me, and there
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Chapter: chapter one hundred I don't know if getting angry with her over this was right. My mother had never hidden anything from me. I scoffed as I looked at the mirror right in front of me. My lips were bruised, and there was a slight bruise on my face too. It stung as I tried to apply the balm I had inside my backpack. I remembered Selena giving them to me. My phone kept ringing and making all kinds of funny sounds. I don't need to be told what is going on. I knew the sound of the system message by now. I didn't bother to take a look at it. I could guess what was going on. The students were already tweeting about the fight between us. I rested my back on the ceramic walls. God! I felt like an idiot. My mother was dating his father and didn't know. I could remember each time I entered her room, she was always on a call.I went back each time thinking that she was on a business call. I looked in the mirror and laughed. It was bitter, and I felt it making a cracking sound under my hands. I knew it could b
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