Zombies! Rising from the Dead by Richard Palmer Read Free Book Online

do not necessarily present a threat because they lack physical strength. This i s going to be a problem sheer quantity. The volume that we will be dealing with coupled with the widespread contamination will certainly hinder efforts to contain the outbreak. Please do not take this lightly. All r egions WILL be affected in time; simply because you have not seen activity yet does not mean that you won't. Tests indicate worldwide infestation within seventy-two hours. The volume we are dealing with will be incredible, making it impossible to outrun the infection. If you are in a home, business or other safe structure , do not attempt to go out or leave, remain where you are.”

    He continued. “ Lastly, these creatures exhibit one trait above all others and that is the need to eat and consume nourishment. Unfortunately they are drawn to other people through trace memory, however the thought pattern seems confused and they will attack if approached. Stay inside, stay quiet and do not draw attention to yourselves. As I have said they can sense others and these creatures tend to gather after a period of time. One or two do not present a
    threat , but if they sense human activity others will be drawn to them. Also do not come into physical contact with these infected i ndividuals. While living tissue cannot become directly infected the bacteria they carry could cause complications. We are working diligently to determine by what mechanism this material still retains residual memory. This is all I have at the time, thank you. ”.

    Ms. Richardson once again chimed in. “Thank you ladies and gentlemen. We will have more information for you as it becomes available”, and then abruptly the interview was over.

    We digested this information but by this point we were actually rather calm in spite of the news. We had hoped that the initial broadcast hours ago had somehow been misinterpreted, but deep down we knew it hadn't. We had both spent hours su bconsciously preparing for this.

    “You okay?” Rick asked in a surprisingly calm tone.

    “Yeah, I think so...I just can't believe this is happening,” I replied.

    “I know, but we to have to be ready. You heard what he said, this is really happening.” Rick paused, “Do you think we are going to make it?”

    I really didn't know what to say. I didn't know the answer so I faked it, “Fuck yeah I ain't going down without a fight, we just gotta be careful and pay attention, that's all.” I put on a good front for Rick but deep down I knew our chances were slim but I couldn't let him know that.

Chapter Three
    All Hell Breaks Lose

    “And the sea gave up the dead who were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged . . . every man according to their works.” --Revelations20:13

    “I have to get Amanda...” Rick suddenly realized ; in all the turmoil and craziness Amanda had somehow managed to slip his mind.

    “Call her NOW and tell her to get her ass over to your place,” I said.

    Rick opened his cell phone and tried to call but received no answer. “I can't get a hold of her!” He said in alarm.

    “Where do you think she is? Where the hell could she be?” I questioned, then thinking for a moment asked , “ You don't think she's actually at work do you?”

    “Stupid fucking bitch, where the hell is she goddammit?” He was angry, an anger born of concern, helplessness and frustration.

    “Rick we will find her, I'm sure she's fine; it’s going to be okay alright, just keep trying” .

    “It’s ringing. ” he sat impatiently. I watched him as he frantically tried to make contact while at the same time trying to keep an eye on the road, then suddenly . . . “Oh my god! Thank God. W here the fuck are you?”

    Amanda had picked up; I couldn't tell what she was saying but I could hear him loud and clear. “Are you okay? Where the fuck are you?”

    SCCCCCCRRRRRRREEEEECCCCHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! I slammed on the brakes as hard