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The sun hung low in the sky, casting a warm, golden hue over the tranquil city. Birds chirped merrily, and a soft breeze rustled the leaves of the trees lining the quiet streets. Inside a modest home on Maple Avenue, the Thompson family gathered around their dining table, enjoying a peaceful evening meal. The air inside the house was filled with the delicious aroma of freshly cooked food, and the soft hum of conversation added to the cozy atmosphere."Pass the salt, please," Mr. Thompson said, reaching across the table. His wife, Mary, handed it to him with a smile. The simple act of sharing a meal together was something they cherished, a moment of connection in their busy lives."Are we still going to the park this weekend?" asked their daughter, Emily, her eyes bright with anticipation. She had been looking forward to the outing all week, imagining the fun they would have."Of course," Mary replied. "We’ll have a picnic and maybe even fly a kite." She could already picture the scene
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Carson, William and the top members of the hunter organization were still inside the hall discussing. Oblivious of the chaos that has begun in some parts of the world and is spreading slowly. William stared at the scroll one more time, fortunately the time still hadn't changed. "We have to be fast, we should start placing calls to every country we are in contact with and inform them of this before it gets out of hand," Willaim said. He was already getting worried about what would happen soon. "That is true, we should start immediately," Mark agreed, stood up and went to do the needful. "We should return back home first and inform everyone. Our security is still lacking," Carson said. William nodded. Both of them got in their various cars and drove back to the storm family mansion to do the needful. "What?" When William told the news to Clarissa, she couldn't help but be scared and panic. "Yeah, I was going to keep this away from you to make sure you don't become sad and panic
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William and Carson had just arrived at the hunter organization when they heard that a dark phenomenon had occurred in a faraway country. The news came as a shock, and everyone was on edge, trying to understand the gravity of the situation.Carson rushed up to Mark without wasting time, “Was there any footage? Quickly, bring it over here so I can see it.” His urgency showed how serious the situation was. Mark, sensing Carson's desperation, hurried to find the video, fumbling a bit in his haste. Finally, he handed over a phone with the video ready to play.William stood by the side and watched the interaction with a frown. Whatever it was, he prayed it never reached Clarissa without him being there with her. He cared deeply for Clarissa and the thought of her being in danger without him was unbearable. The anxiety was clear on his face as he tried to imagine what could be so bad to cause such alarm.Carson was given a phone with a video playing on it. William walked closer to get a good
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So many major TV channels across the world aired almost simultaneously, sharing the same shocking news. The interruption caught everyone off guard, as every channel switched to an emergency broadcast without warning. Families gathered around their televisions, trying to make sense of the sudden interruption. “Information has just arrived from the International Organization of Hunters. Everyone is advised to get a nose mask to cover their faces as soon as possible and stay indoors. This is a worldwide mandatory curfew. Do not panic and remain indoors as the government and the hunter organization will do their absolute best to keep you all safe.” The anchor’s voice was calm but firm, trying to prevent the spread of panic.This was the piece of news that was reported. It spread like wildfire, with social media buzzing with speculation and fear. People began calling their loved ones, desperately trying to warn them about the new developments.Everyone across the world was going on with t
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William was halfway down to the hunter organization headquarters when the chaos fully kicked off.Just as predicted, from the south a dark layer of purple clouds could be seen approaching along with a strange gas. The clouds moved swiftly, their ominous presence casting an eerie shadow over the city. The gas, thick and heavy, began to spread out, creeping along the streets like a living entity.William stopped in the middle of the road to witness it all go down. Facing the west, he watched the beginning of the zombie apocalypse. He could feel the tension in the air, a mix of fear and disbelief, as people around him started to realize what was happening.He was on a busy road, so there were others there with him, men trying to move to their families, women, and children trying to move back to their homes. The chaos was visible; people were pushing and shoving, desperately trying to reach their loved ones. Some were shouting names, their voices lost in the growing panic.Most were runni
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William stayed in their area for more than thirty minutes before he was able to get the children far away and left them in a nearby church with high fences that would prevent the zombies from getting close to the children. The church was an old, sturdy building with large wooden doors and tall stone walls. It seemed like a fortress in the midst of chaos. The children, although scared, seemed to find some comfort in the safety of the church's walls. William made sure to instruct them to stay quiet and hidden. He felt a bit more at ease knowing the children were in a safer place, but he knew his job was far from over. He had to ensure their safety by understanding the threat better. After he was done taking away the children, he could now go back and fully observe the behavior of the zombies. He felt a sense of dread as he prepared to face the horrors outside once more.When he got back to take a proper look, the scene before him was not a good one at all as he could see so many car ac
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William finally arrived at the hunter organization after about an hour since leaving the insane woman. On his way here, he was able to rescue some children and find a safe place for them to stay. The children were terrified, clinging to him as their only source of comfort and safety in this chaotic world. He made sure they were placed with caretakers who promised to protect them until things calmed down.The journey he took here was the most painful and chaotic he has ever experienced in his life. He saw countless people dying in horrible ways, some running from death while others seemed to embrace it as an escape from the madness. And then there were the zombies, already dead but still moving, trying to add more to their ranks. Every street he walked down was filled with scenes of terror and despair, with screams echoing through the air.William noticed that everyone, no matter the cause of their death, would turn into zombies after a few hours. This means that the gas causing the zo
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"What do you mean my father is alive?" William asked with a slight frown on his face, his mind struggling to grasp the implications of Carson's words.It had been three minutes since Carson said that his father was alive. During that time, William's mind raced, trying to piece together this unexpected revelation. He felt as if he were standing on the edge of a cliff, staring into a chasm of uncertainty and confusion.It was information he could not digest easily. The shock of Carson's statement had left him feeling unsteady, like the ground beneath his feet had suddenly shifted. His father, whom he had believed dead for so long, was actually alive?He had lived his life knowing that his father died in a shipwreck. Every memory, every story told to him had confirmed this tragic event. He had grown up mourning the loss, and the absence had shaped his identity and his life. But now, Carson was telling him that his father was alive? The notion seemed impossible, like something out of a fa