A Good Soldier: Road Tripping (Ch.28)
The van moved through the woods, bumping along the rutted muddy road, eventually turning to asphalt at some point which I barely noticed. Tony passed out shortly after being tossed … Continue reading
A Good Soldier: Escape Route (Ch.27)
The living room was a madhouse of bodies and gore and Tony was on the other side of it pinned against the door, blocking our way out. I couldn’t tell … Continue reading
A Good Soldier: Trapped (Ch.26)
Heidi went out first followed by Hunter then Marla. I waited by the window to make sure they were stable while Tony, Kelly and Cal lined up by the … Continue reading
A Good Soldier: To the Slaughter (Ch.25)
“So who is going to be the sacrificial lamb?” My tone was far too light for the situation. “You’ve got that military look; don’t you have any special training or … Continue reading
A Good Soldier: Bedlam (Ch.24)
The cellar was bedlam. Weak light from cell phones flashed in flits as people cried and yelled, not making any sense. Underlining the ruckus was the constant thrum of the … Continue reading
A Good Soldier: Dirt Abyss (Ch.23)
“Tony, he has a gun!” The woman beside me crouched on her knees and shouted, her face animated with panic and fear. I could feel everyone turn toward me. I … Continue reading
A Good Soldier: Aftermath (Ch.22)
I enjoyed the relief of rescue for all of 2 minutes before the horror returned with three people emerging from the woods. To my burning and watery eyes they appeared as … Continue reading
A Good Soldier: Ch.21 – Burn Zombie Burn!
Flames exploded in the field quickly followed by another eruption near the fence at the opposite end of where Langley was trapped. I saw a bottle fly through the air, … Continue reading
A Good Soldier: Ch. 20 – Martyr, Hero, Fool
The first drops of rain were light and came from a mostly cloudless sky. The cool water was a welcome relief to the dryness that had seeped into my … Continue reading
A Good Soldier: Barriers (Ch.19)
There it stood, the final obstacle shambling about and stopping my brilliant plan of escape. The fence on its own could possibly be climbed but the barbed wire would make … Continue reading