Rules To Survival Novels & Stories

I need to find a way myself, I can't die now! "Great then, let's take her out and k*ll her already, boss is waiting." The third guy finally said as they walked towards me. I closed my eyes and pretended to still be unconscious as they came towards me. I felt someone lift me up and begin to move. From their discussion, they were planning to take me to a bush, kill me, and bury me without any traces. I was lost at what to do, but I knew that moving slightly right now would put me at greater risk.

Then Mara knelt beside her and said, “Then we tell it carefully.” Ben gathered anyone able to stand. Most were humans. Some were barely more than boys and girls. He lined them up near the far wall with stolen Thorncrest knives, axes, farm tools, and two actual swords someone had taken from Briar Glen’s square. “Rule one,” Ben said. “Sharp end away from your friends.” Eli raised his hand. Ben sighed. “Why?” “What if your friend is being stupid?” “Then use words first.” Eli looked disappointed. “Rule two,” Ben continued. “If you are smaller than your enemy, be meaner than they expect.”

“I want to know the principles in which you built this empire.” Mr. Norman smiled, as he started. “I have three rules son, okay and these are my three rules of winning.” “Rule one, the world is a mess, Jace.” “You have to fight back, you need to be tough to survive.” “Attack! Attack! Attack!” “If somebody comes after you with a knife, you shoot them back with a gun. Okay?” “Rule two, what is the truth, Jace?” “What is the truth?” “You know what's true? What you say is true, what I say is true.”

“That’s right. I have never loved you. I saved you, coaxed you, and called you my wife… all because you’re strong and could keep me alive. In this cannibalistic apocalypse, emotions are the most useless thing. Only self-interest keeps us alive. Now that you remember everything, do whatever you want with me. Kill me if you like.” Even as I said that, my nails dug deep into my palms. I couldn’t accept it. Was this really the ending someone like me deserved? Weren’t the truly vile ones Callie and Dan? All I ever wanted… was to survive. Ruth stared at me intently. Just when I thought she was about to crush me like she had crushed countless zombies, she suddenly stepped forward. Then, she grabbed

--- Because once you reject the rules— --- You have to create new ones. --- And those— --- Can either save everything. --- Or destroy it completely.

It was their code and as barbaric as they can get, they never ever break this. Now in silence, they completed the rest of their nine rules. Each of them sat wherever they pleased and was in deep thought over their three individual rules. "Rule #3: The first one to spot target spends the entire day with her." Javier said. "Bullshit." the two others called. Now it was a rule that if 2/3rds of them did not like the rule made, it could be altered, if not, however, it would remain absolute. Javier chuckled,"What? You two should actually just go to school early."

She would always emphasize on the three golden rules. One - killing is prohibited. As if anyone would dare to kill in a school but it was still one of the golden rules. Two - leaving the island is prohibited. Another questionable rule, how would anyone try to escape this school? It was a school surrounded by water. Three - suicide results in the death of their loved ones. As if inflicting death on yourself was not torture enough, the death of your family and close ones are also involved. I can still remember having shivers down my spine, the first time that I heard all those rules.

I had to be careful about these plans and make the right plans, I also had yo be strict and make sure that I set rules: strict rules deserve strict punishment. I set rules for every event and also set up punishments one of them was for same sex, any same sex caught would be killed immediately. The second strong rule was there was no going back, once you have joined the group you have joined, anyone who tried to run away would be killed. The third rule was anyone that does not meet the requirement to move to the next level more than three times would be killed. It was the perfect set of rules to ensure that they did their best, I also kept making loads and loads of more rules and guidelines a

His silent way of making sure I’m truly with them. I swallow hard, my throat dry. They’re targeting everyone. I can’t let this happen. The leader continues, describing how they’ll set up a perimeter and use the element of surprise. Everything is calculated. There’s no room for error. They’ll hit them at midnight. I can feel my stomach tighten at the thought of the new bullets. Two minutes. The wolves won’t even have time to fight back. I glance at Blaire, who’s watching me closely. She’s trying to figure out how I’m going to react. I keep my face neutral, leaning forward to show I’m listening. That I’m with them.

The crowd grew silent immediately, silently digesting Tess's words. Seeing her strategy worked, Tess continued. "The rules include, one, no indiscriminate killing. Two, no stealing. Three, disputes must be settled amicably or brought to the main office for Judgement. Four, no petty crimes. Those are the major rules, the rest will be criminal codes and rules ensuring the welfare of the people.