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41 " It became a domino effect, as infected people took foolish risks, knowing full well they could spread the virus. "
― Jason Medina , The Manhattanville Incident: An Undead Novel
42 " By the third week, it seemed like the civilized world was fighting a losing battle. There were riots, which led to anarchy. State militias had taken over, where the governments failed. The Union was facing its worst catastrophe, since the American Civil War. State officials were calling for the head of the president for failing his duty to his country. "
43 " The southern states were demanding a break from the Union for the second time in the history of the country. They wanted fences and walls put up to keep the virus in the north. Some were calling it karma for the American Civil War and for the removal of certain historic statues depicting Confederate heroes of the south. To make matters worse, states in the west also wished to secede from the Union "
44 " However, there are always people who cannot comprehend the significant danger involved when they think selfishly. "
45 " In the end, dropping a nuke caused more problems than it solved. "
46 " Small pockets of survivalist groups were the only ones, who really stood a chance in any of the Infected States of America, as they had become known. The governments had either abandoned these states or were overthrown by militia forces. People were forced to defend themselves. "
47 " There was never a vote and no one really called him the leader, but everyone knew it and accepted it. They often looked to him for answers. It was just the way things were. "
48 " Daniel used his mechanical know-how to bring Kirk’s vision to life. "
49 " There was even a book dedicated to survival in a Zombie Apocalypse, although, at the time it was written, it was intended as a joke. Now, it was irony. "
50 " Grant gave her the thumbs up signal. It had become a common communications gesture for the group, especially when words could not be used for whatever reason. "
51 " Living off the land took a lot of getting used to for these city folk. They had to learn how to garden and grow their own crops. Of course, they were learning how to hunt and clean their prey, so it could be cut up and cooked. Smoking the meat was another necessary lesson to be learned. "
52 " Thank God! I’m getting tired of working underground. I feel like damn mole. "
53 " They held each other tight and cried, while a dozen infected took turns tearing into their warm flesh. "
54 " The city was starting to resemble a ghost town. If you saw anyone out on the streets, chances are they were probably infected. The majority of fast infected had spread out to the south and north, which happened to be where they were heading. In between, it was mainly the slower zombies that ruled. "
55 " Traffic was congested in both directions due to the recent destruction of the bridges and the many abandoned cars, which left fewer options for those still trying desperately to flee the city and finding themselves unable to go anywhere. The vehicle occupants were easy pickings for the increasing number of infected on the roadway. "
56 " Some of the slow zombies nearby noticed the door open and began rushing toward them, as fast as they could. They did not run, but they were moving fast enough to be a threat. "
57 " He took the time to carefully aim for the first few and hit each one dead on in the head. However, his gunfire had sounded the dinner bell. More infected rushed around the building from the front. Others from blocks around reacted to the gunshots and started heading in their direction. "
58 " He hated how many people had to die, so they could gain their freedom. What hurt most was that they did not even die at the hands of the infected. They were killed for no good reason. "
59 " She found it sort of amusing. There was a time when she never would have thought to date a cop. She could not imagine how it would be having to worry every day or night and wonder if her boyfriend would get shot or killed in the line of duty. Yet, here she was lying in bed with one that she only knew for a weekend during the Zombie Apocalypse. Of course, she had a new fear. Would he get infected or killed by zombies. In a way, that also seemed funny to her. It’s something she never dreamed she’d have to worry about. "
60 " I would be happy just about anywhere, as long as I can be surrounded by tall trees and maybe a lake or river with majestic mountains in the background. I always admired how they lived during the frontier times. You could find yourself a nice spot and build your dream home without worrying about paying rent or a mortgage. Simpler times. I think what’s happening now could possibly lead to something like that happening, again. We’re already experiencing a breakdown in government, as far as New York City goes. If more cities become infected elsewhere, who knows how things will turn out? "