All Chapters of The Apocalypse Survival Manual: Chapter 381 - Chapter 390

After leaving Ironvale Base, Nicole's group realized they had nowhere to go.They couldn't return to Crownview Residences, and they hadn't found a new place yet, so all they could do was keep moving through the night.After everything that had happened, they were exhausted and in desperate need of rest.Nicole had Zeph drive to a remote, empty stretch. Before Poppy got out, she pulled out a high-end RV worth a fortune.It was spacious and fully equipped, with two bedrooms and a living room. The built-in storage couldn't match a house, but for an RV, it was as good as it got.The only drawback was that she had found several keys and remotes inside, but not the ignition key. Even so, it was more than enough. They could use it as a place to stay and save fuel.To avoid drawing attention, she pulled all the blackout curtains closed.Despite everything earlier, they had barely eaten. Nicole brought out hot food and called the two little ones to the dining area.They had played a hug

It had been over half a month since the interview. Alex had assumed Nicole and Zeph wouldn't come back, which left him a little disappointed.He could tell the two of them were capable, and the community was short on people like that.So when they showed up again, it caught him off guard.After they drove into the complex, Alex personally took them to see the available units."We've got plenty of empty places. In Phase One, two buildings are fully finished, but the lower floors are already occupied. For safety and to avoid conflicts, we keep one household per floor and seal the fire doors. The higher floors are empty, so they're quiet, just a bit hotter."Building Three in Phase Two was finished by us, so it's a little rough, but there are still units open on the lower floors. Want to take a look at all of them?"Nicole shook her head. "Mr. Landon, we have a dog. Living above or below other people isn't ideal. We'd prefer a place with some separation. Could we see Buildings Four

The townspeople had come in aggressively, but after seeing what the two of them could do, no one dared speak.Two of their own were already down.No one wanted to be next.Alex stepped forward. "Mr. Truman, I'll say this one more time. We dug that well ourselves. If anyone tries to take it, we'll fight to the last person. We're not backing down."Since the heat wave began, the two sides had clashed five or six times. Today the odds weren't in their favor, and staying would only cost them more. Patrick Truman didn't waste words. "Fine. We'll see how this plays out."His gaze settled on the two newcomers.If he wanted that water, they would have to be dealt with.They had come in force and left with their heads down. Another day without water.The residents had braced for a real fight, maybe even casualties, not expecting it to end so quickly. Looking at Zeph and Nicole now, their eyes were filled with gratitude and newfound respect.The man was composed, the woman sharp, and

Alex went through everything about Oakhaven Gardens in detail, even mentioning that Nicole and Zeph could claim a plot of land near Building Five for planting.Nicole pulled a bag of potatoes from the trunk, weighed out 20 pounds, and paid the rent.The four of them drove over to Building Five. The buildings were spread out, and with Building Four between them, they had enough privacy that no one would be watching their every move.Just thinking about it felt good."Poppy, Cola, we've got a new place. Are you happy?""Yeah!""Woof!"The entrance door had probably been wood. During the deep freeze, someone had torn it off for firewood.They parked downstairs and headed up.Nicole picked the fourth floor right away. Unit 401 had a terrace over 1,000 square feet, perfect for planting.It was the largest unit with four bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, two balconies, and two bathrooms. The interior living space was roughly 1,600 square feet. It had great light and good airf

Once everything was moved in, night had fully fallen, and Zeph and Nicole headed out again to return the truck.As soon as it got dark, the temperature dropped a little, finally giving them some relief.They removed two fire doors and worked together to install them at the building entrance, securing them with chains.Zeph added an alarm so that any attempt to tamper with the lock would set off a sharp warning sound.The hallway became a makeshift garage, and the Hummer fit inside perfectly.They didn't know the residents well yet, and with someone like Alex around, they weren't taking chances.They didn't store the vehicle, but they drained the fuel tank completely.Zeph didn't cut corners. He spent the night installing steel doors on the stairwells, the kind that could be powered, adding another layer of security.Even after dark, the heat still lingered. Cola lay flat on the ground, tongue hanging out, too worn out to move.Poppy wasn't doing much better, sweating even in f