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RAPID Z 7. Another Threat
Clyde grabbed Jalen's arm. "Stairs," he whispered.The three moved backwards and then reached the stairs leading to the second floor. They hid behind the stairs, squeezing together, concealed only by artificial flowerpots intentionally placed there.It wasn't a safe place to hide. They were too exposed."Clyde, go to the control room with Chip and run as fast as you can after I give the signal," Jalen said."What signal?" Chip needed clarification."Just do it!" Jalen hissed, slightly annoyed.Jalen emerged from their hiding spot and climbed the stairs to the second floor. He could hear the growls, numbering perhaps in the dozens or hundreds. Once he felt he was at a safe distance, Jalen turned on the flashlight in his hand.Then he took a deep breath and exhaled.'Blam!'The sound of a gunshot echoed from the rifle in Jalen's hand.Then he ran as fast as he could in the darkness of the corridor. It didn't take long for the growls to catch up. Hunting footsteps followed Jalen from beh
RAPID Z 8. Form a Plan
The faces of Chip and Clyde looked panicked as they opened the door and iron gate. Jalen, along with the prisoner, leapt through the gate. The three of them held the gate, which was almost being broken by dozens of zombies outside, while Clyde tried to lock the gate door.Then, they quickly entered and closed the door. They locked it hastily.Outside, the growls grew wilder. Whether the gate could hold the zombies was still being determined."Open the cell door on the fifth floor, just to distract them," Jalen ordered quickly.Clyde nodded and pressed the key release button, and Chip illuminated him with a flashlight. Outside, the zombies began to move, searching for the noise source on the top floor.The prisoner's attention was distracted, watching Clyde busy with the door, and he became careless. Quickly, Jalen grabbed the gun from his hand. This time, the gun was aimed at the prisoner."No, don't shoot me!" the prisoner pleaded, his voice trembling.The flashlight was aimed at him
RAPID Z 9. Find Walkie Talkie
"Go there without knowing what awaits you?" said Kwon.Well, zombie, of course. What else? Jalen said in his heart.Jalen sighed like a complaint. "Do you have any other suggestions?""No, but being reckless isn't the answer either. Think it through, Jalen." Kwon said briefly."Staying here won't help either. I have a plan, but it requires coordination, and we need those walkie-talkies."No one disputed what Jalen said. They needed to understand the man's plan. Nevertheless, Jalen had kept the three of them alive until now. So, whatever Jalen thinks, it could be an effective way."What do you need from the guards' room?" Kwon asked."Anything useful."Kwon didn't immediately comment or argue. Only a long sigh could be heard from his lips."You can't go alone. I'll accompany you then," Kwon insisted.Jalen chuckled softly. He would need to be more quick to trust someone who had a gun pointed at his temple. This was Bankcrook; most of them were prisoners.There were no saints there; the
RAPID Z 10. Gathering Stuff
The gates on the fourth and fifth floors were securely locked. The zombies inside the building were presumed to be on these two floors. Clyde opened the gates on the other three feet, excluding the main gates leading to the outdoor area. This allowed them to freely gather food from the kitchen.As dawn approached, they began executing their plan. Jalen and Kwon searched each floor, ensuring there were no wandering zombies. Chip and Clyde, on the other hand, gathered food from the kitchen.Jalen glanced at the staircase leading to the fourth floor and heard moans from above."What?" Kwon asked, his face turning pale upon hearing the zombie sounds."I just want to make sure of what's really happening to them," Jalen replied.Kwon blinked. "Don't joke, man.""I'm serious.""What are you looking for, Jalen?""I need to know the cause of all this. If we survive, we can provide information to the government. There's a significant danger that needs to be addressed.""Are you out of your mind
RAPID Z 11. Morse Code
"What is Morse?" Chip looked puzzled."Stay quiet!"Jalen hurriedly searched for the direction of the pipe emitting that sound. He glanced up, spotting several pipes lining between the walls and the ceiling.He climbed up and struck the stick against the pipe. "We're in building B. We're safe. Who are you?" Jalen said while tapping the stick.There was a moment of silence as Jalen finished sending the message."What are you doing, Jail?" Chip asked, bewildered. "Do you think it's some kind of code?""I told you, it's Morse code.""Did you used to be in something like the Boy Scouts? Or something?" Chip inquired.Jalen didn't want to respond."You don't seem like a prisoner. What prisoner knows about that?" Chip continued.Jalen didn't comment on Chip's remark. Instead, he listened attentively for a response from someone sending the code somewhere."Doctor's room. I'm the only one left. Please. Zombies are about to break in," murmured Jalen.Suddenly, Jalen felt anxious. He quickly rep
RAPID Z 12. Rescue The Doctor
The four men were gathered in the dining room, enjoying their dinner by candlelight, with faint groans echoing from several floors above them. Chip and Kwon did not favor Jalen going to rescue the doctor. The risk was too high. Despite Jalen presenting various reasons and potential benefits of saving the doctor, Chip and Kwon firmly stuck to their opinions."I can take care of myself," Jalen insisted."No!" Chip and Kwon replied firmly in unison.Clyde let out a quiet yawn and gazed at the figures before him. "What if we stick to the original plan? The zombies outside probably won't focus on the doctor's room anymore, right?""That means we have to act faster," said Kwon.Chip drifted into thought. "Herding zombies from the upper floors, then we detonate. After that, we led the zombies from outside to the top floor. Oh my, our work is cut out for us."Jalen felt it would take quite a while. Chip's idea of herding zombies from the upper and outside seemed brilliant. There may be a way
RAPID Z 1. The Prison of Bankcrook
The electricity went out. Every night at eleven o'clock, and it usually lasted for ten minutes. Jalen had been observing this for three consecutive days in the Bankcrook prison. But for those who had been there longer, the power outage had been going on for two months. "Scared of the dark, Jail?" a mocking voice came from the opposite bed. "I fear God," he replied, adding, "And it’s Jalen." On the first day, Jalen had already faced much pressure and mockery. First, there were the altered names, like Jail-in or Jail, that they called him. Second, the case he was in for—money laundering involving billions of dollars, which, apparently, wasn't considered cool by the other inmates. But that was the scenario Jalen had to play along with. Jalen Hunt was a government agent who had to infiltrate Bankcrook to investigate it. It was a dangerous mission and highly confidential. He could have refused, but at his quarter-century age and dealing with significant cases, it was a once-in-a-l
RAPID Z 2. The Revenants?
Jalen snatched the baton from the guard's hand and sprinted, smashing it against the prisoner's head. 'Thwack!' Instantly, a spray of red splattered across the prisoner's face as he collapsed, lifeless. His body lay crumpled not far from the injured guard. "Shit!!" shouted all the witnesses, terror-stricken. The flashlight illuminated the fallen guard. Other guards rushed to assist him, their steps hurried. The injured guard gurgled, his mouth gaping for air. The guards carried their wounded comrade, who was now convulsing violently. Meanwhile, the prisoners stood bewildered, witnessing the horrifying scene unfold before their eyes. One of the guards seized the baton from Jalen's hand. "To the dining hall, now!" "Wait..." Jalen couldn't believe what he saw as the previously injured prisoner suddenly rose. The prisoner emitted a louder growl and attacked an unsuspecting guard. The other prisoners began to retreat slowly, uncertain where to go in the darkness surrounding them.