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Chapter 9: The Choice

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Special Forces Base, Virginia. (2039)

Natasha held her rifle a little tighter. “What kind of accident?” she asked.

“A level five biohazard,” the voice on the phone replied. “That is all I can tell you right now.”

She didn’t need to hear more. Natasha had grown up listening to her parents’ whispered conversations. She knew about the secret projects and the things they studied that had come from the stars. She knew that if something like that ever escaped, it could end the world.

“I’m on my w
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  • Caught Between Two Men And The Apocalypse    Chapter 9: The Choice

    Special Forces Base, Virginia. (2039) Natasha held her rifle a little tighter. “What kind of accident?” she asked. “A level five biohazard,” the voice on the phone replied. “That is all I can tell you right now.” She didn’t need to hear more. Natasha had grown up listening to her parents’ whispered conversations. She knew about the secret projects and the things they studied that had come from the stars. She knew that if something like that ever escaped, it could end the world. “I’m on my way,” she said and hung up. She turned to her team. The soldiers noticed the change in her face. The night air in the Virginia woods suddenly felt colder. “Is everything okay, Lieutenant?” one of them asked. “Family emergency,” Natasha replied, her voice firm. “I have to leave immediately. Rowan, you’re in charge until I return.” Rowan Saheed gave a single nod. His gray eyes were calm and steady. He never asked questions he didn’t need answers to. That was one of the reasons she trusted him c

  • Caught Between Two Men And The Apocalypse    Chapter 8: The Outbreak

    Government Research Facility In Colorado (2039) The air in the lab smelled of bleach and burnt wires. It was a cold, sharp smell that made everything feel sterile and wrong. Dr. Marcus Reese adjusted his glasses and stared through the thick glass of the containment tank. Inside, the creature called Aerion floated in green liquid. It was pale and almost see-through. Veins pulsed slowly beneath its skin like glowing wires. It looked almost human. It looked peaceful. “The suppressant is holding,” Marcus said quietly, “but it is fighting harder every day. We are pushing it too far, Lena.” His wife, Dr. Lena Reese, stood beside him with her arms crossed tightly over her chest. “We knew the risk when we started,” she replied. “The regulatory component in its blood is the only thing that can control this. If we can finish the serum—” “We are not there yet,” Marcus cut in. He glanced at the flickering monitors. “If we miss even one dose, this thing will wake up hungry.” Down the

  • Caught Between Two Men And The Apocalypse    Chapter 7: Alive

    Rain poured heavily from the sky, soaking everything in sight. The ground had turned into thick, sucking mud that pulled at every step. The air smelled of rust and decay. Thunder rolled in the distance, but it was not the loudest sound in the zone. People were screaming. They ran in every direction, slipping and falling in the mud, then scrambling back to their feet in terror. Their fear was raw and desperate. But they were not running from the dead. They were running from the living. “Run! Don’t stop!” someone shouted. Behind them stood the real danger. Alaric. The man who ruled this zone with an iron fist. He was tall and broad, built like a wall that refused to fall. His presence alone was enough to freeze most people where they stood. “This is my territory!” he roared, his voice cutting through the rain like a blade. “Who gave you permission to step foot here?” No one answered, because no one dared. A bulky man stumbled in front of him, trying to escape. Alaric moved fast.

  • Caught Between Two Men And The Apocalypse    Chapter 6: Regrets, Came Too Late

    The morning air felt cold. Josh paced along the porch, his eyes fixed on the heavy iron gates. Natasha had been taken away for the past twenty-four hours, and there was nothing he could do to bring her back. The weight of it sat deep in his chest. “She’s gone, Josh,” Martha said as she sipped her coffee. Her voice was flat. “Accept it. A woman like that… she was always pushing too far. She probably got herself into trouble. Nobody even knew she was bitten.” Josh turned sharply. “She’s the best we have, Mom, and she's not just anyone. She's my wife.” Beside Martha, Evelyn sobbed. She looked small, wrapped in a thick cardigan. “It’s all my fault,” she said through her tears. “If I wasn’t sick, I would have checked on her. She said she had a fever.” Josh looked at her, his chest tightening. “No, it’s not your fault. It’s mine. I found her on the bathroom floor with that fever. I should have known something was wrong. I should have done something.” “She treated me like a big sis

  • Caught Between Two Men And The Apocalypse    Chapter 5: Cast Out

    “Wait… don’t tell me you’re infected?” Martha said, her voice rising in panic. “Stop, Mom. What are you talking about?” Josh cut in quickly, trying to shut her down. Even as he spoke, he understood what she meant, and that made his chest tighten. Natasha forced herself to stay calm. “I don’t know what you’re talking about,” she said, keeping her tone steady. “I think your fever hasn’t gone away. You should rest.” Without waiting for a response, she pushed back her chair and stood up. The room felt too tight, she needed some air. She walked out and closed the door behind her, shutting them all out. For a moment, no one spoke. Then Evelyn’s voice broke the silence. “I know what I saw,” she said quietly. Josh glanced at her, wanting to believe she was wrong, but he did not argue with her. Instead, he stood up and followed Natasha outside. He found her standing on top of the wall that overlooked the compound. The street beyond was quiet, almost eerily still, with abandoned cars and

  • Caught Between Two Men And The Apocalypse    Chapter 4: The Glowing Veins

    Josh didn’t have an answer to Natasha’s questions—because there wasn’t one. But Natasha took his silence as an answer anyway. Once again, nothing was settled. It felt like her marriage was falling apart, and she couldn’t do anything to stop it. Night came quickly, and they both went to bed. Josh stayed on his side, and Natasha stayed on hers. They didn’t say a word to each other until they fell asleep. …….. The following morning, the loudest part of her dream was the needle. In Natasha's mind, the click of the syringe sounded like a gunshot. Then came the heat. It burned through her veins, turning them into glowing lines under her skin. Natasha Reese woke up with a gasp. Her chest rose and fell fast as she struggled to catch her breath. Her heart slammed hard against her ribs, refusing to slow down. Sweat covered her skin, making it feel cold in the morning air. For a moment, she just sat there, trying to breathe and steady herself. I died. The thought came back clearly. The

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