Warning:This chapter contains disturbing descriptions of violence and gore that might be uncomfortable for certain readers. Please read at your own discretion.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------*Beep* ...*Beeep* ...*Beeeep*“Mm…” Jared groaned as he reached out from under the covers to switch off the alarm clock.However, before he could tap the off switch, the alarm clock slipped out of his grasp and fell onto the carpeted floor. His hand felt around the carpet but could not locate the alarm clock which was getting irritatingly loud with each passing beep.“Hah…” Jared sighed and sat up in bed. He shivered slightly as the cold morning air touched his skin. It was morning yet the Sun was barely seen behind the darkened clouds.‘It feels great to be home. I-’ Jared’s eyes widen and his han
Warning:This chapter contains a slight indication of Derealization Disorder that might be uncomfortable for certain readers. Please read at your own discretion.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[[...Martial Law. No one and no place is safe. Stay indoors and stay safe.]]"Oh no," Samantha gasped."Well, it was to be expected anyway," Louis answered nonchalantly as he grabbed the remote and switched off the television."This can't be happening," Jared slumped onto the couch. Although the throbbing headache had ceased, Jared was still reeling from the reality he had come to live in.“How can you be so relaxed about the entire situation?” Samantha demanded.“Well, would you rather that I started screaming my head off and running around in circles?” Louis asked quietly despite his sarcasm. It was quite
[Receptionist table; located in the middle of the hallway of the third floor…]“No… That can’t be…” Samantha said as she slumped against the receptionist's table.“Unfortunately, that’s the reality of his fate,” Louis replied solemnly.“Where…” Samantha hesitated, “Where did you see him?”“At the first floor.”“Why was he there? How…” Samantha trailed off.“It was strange, to be honest. There were a couple of dozen people on the first floor despite it being closing hours for the facility. Most of the people were visitors, and a few were orderlies. There were even several patients there.”“What? How can that be?! Even during normal visiting hours, no patient is allowed to be on the first floor unless they’re being discharged! As far as I know, no one is scheduled to be discharged anytime soon!” Samantha retorted. “Look. I’m merely relaying to you what I saw. You can ask Jared to confirm the facts if you don’t believe me.”Jared nodded wordlessly when Samantha turned to meet his gaze.
Warning:This chapter contains disturbing descriptions of violence and gore that might be uncomfortable for certain readers. Please read at your own discretion.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------“RUN!” Louis yelled as he shoved Doctor Alister away.The groans from the infected people grew louder as they shuffled toward the boys. “If I die, I’ll drag you two along with me! It’s unfair if only- ack- if only- argh-” the doctor hacked out some dark liquid as he staggered and eventually collapsed to the floor. There was a mixture of fear and anger on his face as he convulsed violently on the floor.‘How fast does rabies affect a person…?’ Jared thought as a shrilling groan drew his attention toward the far end of the reception area.It was the woman who was attacked by the two infected teenagers from ea
Warning:This chapter contains slightly disturbing descriptions of violence and gore that might be uncomfortable for certain readers. Please read at your own discretion.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------"Is that man... I mean... Look at his injuries... He can't be alive, right?" Samatha asked. "This is not normal..." Jared mumbled in disbelief as he backed away from the window. "He is the undead," Louis replied solemnly. Feeling a wall behind him, Jared leaned against it and slide down onto the cold, tiled floor. "You mean a zombie? That's a joke, right?" Samatha asked. "Unfortunately, that's the reality of our situation. That's a zombie and the apocalypse is upon us."“I… Hah…” Samantha looked outside the window toward the zombie-- who was now joined by a couple of others that were of similar
*Beep… Beep… Beep…*‘I just need to focus on my heart rate...’*Scritch-scratch… Scritch-scratch… Scritch-scratch…*“Mr. Lee-” a man’s voice was heard.‘Block it all out.’“The rest of you can leave. I’ll-” the man commanded before there was a thud of a door closing.‘I need to get through this. I just need to-’“Ahem… Mr. Jared Lee, if you’d be so kind as to open your eyes.”Taking a deep breath, Jared hesitantly opened his eyes.“Hello, Doctor Heine…” Jared mumbled as calmly as possible as he stifled a sigh.Jared was back in a room that was covered with mint green tiles. Every couple of weeks, he was required to have a counseling session with Doctor Heine in his office- which happened to be the very same green-tiled room.“How have you been feeling the last couple of weeks?” Doctor Heine asked.Jared blinked rapidly and glanced at the polygraph machine that was linked to the heart monitor machine- both of which were then connected to him with electromyography sensors. ‘Okay, calm
[A little more than three months later--- 19th September 2021, Sunday…]Despite the quiet early morning, the recreational area was fairly noisy. The few patients who did come were either suffering from insomnia or boredom. None of the nurses and doctors were up and about yet. There were only a couple of orderlies who bore the burden of monitoring the interactions amongst patients- in case there was ever a brawl though it was quite unlikely in most cases as everyone seem to be entirely in their own world.‘Then again, only the non-destructive patients are allowed to roam about the facility during most hours of the day,’ Jared thought to himself as he turned to face the barred windows that were about six feet away.‘When will I ever get out of here?’ Jared wondered and sighed as he saw a bird glide effortlessly across the clear blue sky.“Hey! Are you going to daydream over there? We’re in the middle of a game here, you know!” “Ah… Right… I’m sorry, Louis…” Jared answered sheepishly as
The surrounding air was cold despite the feeling of being covered by something woolen. The pitter-patter of water can be heard although seemingly distant. ‘It has started raining again…’ *Drip* --- *Drip*--- *Drip* ‘Do rain droplets always fall in such a timely manner?’ *Beep* --- *Beep*--- *Beep* ‘Wait… What is that? Why does it sound so… mechanical?’ Jared thought as he forced his eyes to open. The golden rays of the late morning Sun that streamed into the room shone harshly as if he was directly facing the light source. ‘But it’s too white to be the Sun…’ Jared thought as awareness began to set in. Jared gasped as his eyes shot wide open before squinting due to the bright lighting. “W-Where am I?” he croaked as his eyes adjusted. He was in a room that was covered with mint green tiles. The heart monitor machine strapped to him beeped at an elevated pace as Jared began to grasp the situation he was in. He was strapped to what seemed to be a hospital bed. Alarmed, he began