2024-10-06 16:29:36“I went to the future.” I could hear my voice echo through the living room, reverberating across the vast space. The silence was deafening and for a moment, I thought I had spoken in my mind and the others were still waiting for me to say something.
But I always count on a fool like James to reassure me as he bursts into laughter a few moments later. I stared at both the laughing James and Maria who couldn't help the small smile on her face. I could see the ridicule in their eyes, the condescending look, the same one Maria had on her face just after she threw my brother to the shamblers and confronted me about my parents death.
Just staring at her made my blood boil and I felt a bubbling rage seething within. But just then, I felt a soft hand touch mine and I looked beside me to see Eli with eyes as pure as I remember, staring at me. Although he had a look of confusion, I could see that he was waiting for an explanation.
I smiled and continued,
“In the future, the world will face a disaster of massive proportion and I sold my father's properties to gain enough money to start stocking up before the apocalypse.”
“Hahaha! Please stop! You are killing me!” James grabbed his stomach as he roared like a bull that had just been castrated. Maria looked at me and spoke,
“Johanne, stop this nonsense charade. You said you wanted to discuss what will happen to the money you gained and yet, here you are, telling silly stories.”
I stared at Maria with a cold look, although James wasn't intelligent, I knew Maria was very cunning and she would be able to tell from my looks that I wasn't joking.
And just like I expected, after a few seconds of me not flinching, Maria's expression changed. I knew she didn't believe me, but I didn't want her to, she would eventually know I'm just lying anyway. But I wanted to sow a seed first.
“Fine, let's assume I want to entertain this silly idea of yours. What then? What do we do with this news?”
“Maria, you can't possibly —” James began but one look from Maria was enough to shut him up. I looked at James, a sly smirk spreading on my lips.
“Well, I know my way around, I know how to survive. I've experienced it all already, afterall. But currently, I only have plans for two.”
Maria stared at me with narrowed eyes, she knew immediately that I had a catch. “Go straight to the point, Johanne.”
“Tell me what happened to my parents. Tell me the truth and just maybe I'll spare your lives.”
The atmosphere immediately turned tense, the rapid change in my tone and the coldness of my voice made them both realise that something was wrong.
“What do you mean? Your parents died in a car crash.” Maria stated with a blank expression,
“Boy, what's with that look on your face? Remember we had a talk and you promised there won't be a next time.” James stood up from his seat, taking a few steps towards me.
I was shocked to see Eli immediately get in front of me, his eyes fierce as he stared at James. But from behind, I could see his trembling hand.
“Oh? So it's a planned rebellion? You teo better get back to your right minds before I spank it into you!” James reached out to grab Eli and my heart immediately chilled. I felt it all pour out at once, all the anger, hatred and killing intent I had been suppressing.
My body reacted on its own and my mind and soul complied. A knife materialised into my right hand from my dimension pocket and my left hand reached out, covering Eli's eyes while my right hand slashed; a second later, a dull thump sounded in the room.
“I meant it when I said it won't repeat itself.”
“Ahhhh!” James scream didn't come until after a few seconds, the shock from what happened had made his already empty head even emptier. Blood spurted out of his hand and a pale faced Maria hurriedly stood up to assist him only to fall to the ground, weak in the knees.
“You… what have you done!” Maria stammered. James slammed on the floor, grabbing his stump with wide eyes, wide eyes that were usually filled with anger and an overbearing sense of superiority now filled with horror.
“What happened to my parents? Answer me and I'll make it quick.”
“You… you think you'll get away with this? The police…”
“Will never find out. I've killed more people than you've seen, I know a thing or two about cleaning up.”
Maria stared at me, her face was still pale and her fear was apparent, but her eyes still shone with intelligence. I could tell, she wasn't afraid of me, she was only scared of the current situation and its potential outcome. That subtle smug look on her eyes hinted at the fact that she thought she could still control me.
“You, you've changed.” Maria chuckled, “but it seems like you haven't put a lot of thoughts into this. We are your foster parents, just because you are a legal adult now doesn't mean you can do as you like. If you apologize now and help me treat James, maybe I'll forgive you.”
“I'll give you five seconds, start talking or your dumb husband kicks the bucket.”
“You wouldn't dare!”
“5,”
“You need us!”
“4,”
“3! Come on, I'll help you count!”
“2,”
“1! Hahaha! That's right, you can't go shit!” James yelled. And at that moment, I couldn't help but think that his large eyes, bulging veins and manic look were perfect for his death. So I moved.
To the shock of my brother and Maria, I vanished from where I was and appeared beside James. I sliced, this time way harder because his neck was thick but I still managed to take it off in one swing.
“Arrrrrgh!!” Maria's piercing screech spread through the house and I saw Eli slightly trembling but I didn't mind. I pointed the knife at Maria,
“Yours won't be as quick, so you better start talking before I make you.”
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Chapter 46
Strengthening Bonds and Dividing Roles The morning sun cast a soft, golden light over the camp, filtering through the trees and reflecting off the makeshift buildings that now made up our sanctuary. Though small and humble, this place was beginning to feel like a stronghold, a last line of defense against the chaos that raged outside. But a stronghold needed more than walls. It needed structure, roles, and people ready to defend it with every ounce of strength they had.The recent attacks, along with our discovery of the serum, had made it clear that we couldn’t rely on chance or hope. If we were going to protect what we’d built, we needed to organize—each person playing their part to ensure that when the next threat came, we’d be ready.I stood in the center of camp, a map spread out on a table in front of me. The others had gathered around: Hana, Eli, Dr. Reese, and Morgan, along with several of the new recruits who’d joined us in recent weeks. Each face held a mix of resolve and un
Chapter 45
Medical BreakthroughThe smell of antiseptic lingered heavily in the air, mixing with the ever-present scent of fear that seemed to permeate the medical bay. I could see it in the hollow stares of the survivors who milled around the infirmary, their faces pale and eyes haunted. They knew that once infection took hold, there was nothing to do but wait for the inevitable. A slow descent, ending in a transformation into something unrecognisable—a monster.But that hopelessness was exactly why we were here now. If there was even a chance to change the course of infection, to find some kind of solution, it was worth every risk. And Dr. Reese, our resident medic, might have finally found the key.Reese stood by a table covered in medical equipment and vials of strange, murky liquid, his face drawn but determined. The doctor was an older man, with silver hair cropped short and eyes that seemed to have seen more than they should. He didn’t speak much, but when he did, it was with the certaint
Chapter 44
Encounter with the Cult of the AwakenedThe day was unseasonably warm as we trekked through the wasteland, our boots kicking up dust that clung to the dry air. Hana walked ahead, her gaze fixed on the horizon, with Eli and Morgan following close behind, alert and ready. We were scouting a rumored safe zone to the south—a lead Morgan had picked up from a trader who’d passed through days ago. If the trader was right, the place could have shelter, even stockpiles of water.We reached a clearing, where a small compound sat nestled against the rocks. But as we approached, something felt... wrong. A heavy silence hung in the air, thicker than usual, almost oppressive. I stopped, signaling for the others to halt as we took in the scene.The compound was oddly pristine, its walls painted with symbols that looked like a twisted fusion of religious icons and geometric patterns, each one centered around an eye. At the front gate, two figures stood guard, clad in robes embroidered with the same s
Chapter 43
A New Power EmergesThe night air was crisp as I walked alone through the perimeter of our sanctuary, letting my thoughts settle after the intense mission at the bunker. We’d secured the supplies we needed, but my mind was restless. There was a heaviness that lingered, the shadows of past battles and the ominous sense that greater challenges lay ahead.I closed my eyes, focusing on the space around me, feeling the familiar hum of energy that had become second nature. My spatial domain had always been a part of me, a constant pulse in the background of my awareness. But tonight, something felt... different.A faint tremor sparked deep within, an unfamiliar sensation, like a flicker of electricity jolting through my veins. The power felt stronger, denser, as if it had grown in intensity, shifting from a steady current to a raging river. I drew in a deep breath, grounding myself as I let the energy spread, expanding my domain further than I’d ever dared.As I did, time itself seemed to s
Chapter 42
Securing the BunkerThe air inside the bunker was heavy, thick with the stench of decay and mildew. Darkness clung to every corner, broken only by the faint beams of our flashlights cutting through the gloom. Our footsteps echoed off the walls, too loud in the oppressive silence, a constant reminder that any wrong move could alert whatever was hiding in the shadows.“We need to keep this tight,” I whispered, gesturing for Hana and Eli to flank me while Morgan covered the rear. Every nerve in my body was on edge, senses sharpened by the knowledge that we were trespassing in a place that hadn’t seen light—or life—in a long time.We moved cautiously down the main corridor, the walls lined with cracked tiles and patches of mold, evidence of years of neglect. Storage rooms branched off on either side, some doors ajar, revealing shelves stacked with cans, boxes, and forgotten crates. Supplies—exactly what we’d come for—but none of us dared move just yet. This bunker had the same feeling as
Chapter 41
The Resource DilemmaThe early morning haze settled over the sanctuary, and with it, an uneasy silence. I stood in the supply depot, taking stock of what little remained. Shelves that once held row upon row of rations and water purifiers were now close to bare. Despite our best efforts to ration, the supplies we had carefully hoarded were disappearing faster than I’d anticipated.The reason was simple—our numbers were growing. Every day, it seemed, we encountered new survivors, each one desperate for a safe haven. While every face we saved was another chance at rebuilding, it was also another mouth to feed, another body to protect. Resources that were once enough for a small team were now stretched thin, and it was only a matter of time before we’d hit a breaking point.I ran a hand over my face, the weight of our situation settling heavily on my shoulders. As I glanced up, I saw Hana walking in, her expression as grim as mine.“You see the numbers?” I asked, though I already knew the
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