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Adjustment Period, Day 5

Dale and the Zombies: The Final? Adjustment

By Dana CrandellPublished 10 months ago Updated 10 months ago 1 min read
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 Adjustment Period, Day 5
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The cleanup was taking its toll. Dale had been walking for days and he was pretty sure the rest of the living had fallen behind. Now it was just him and the tireless mob of the undead, trudging forward, rescuing, untangling. Helping.

Exhausted, he sank to his knees. The crowd pressed forward. Bony arms engulfed him, lifting him to his feet.

“Come on, guys, have a heart!” Dale pleaded.

~~~

Dale liked walking with his friends. Dale liked to help. The hole in his chest let in the cool air.

Dale walked.

Dale helped.

***

Author's note: This is the third story in a series that evolved from a single microfiction piece, which you can read here. You can read the next episode here. The evolution has been driven by comments from my fellow creators on the original. This particular episode was inspired by a comment from the eloquent and prolific "JBaz." Check out his work below. You'll be glad you did:

Thanks, Jason, and thanks to the readers!

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About the Creator

Dana Crandell

Dad, Stedpad, Grandpa, Husband, lover of Nature and dogs.

Poet, Writer, Editor, Photographer, Artist and Tech/Internet nerd. Content writer by trade. Vocal Creator by choice.

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  • Donna Fox (HKB)10 months ago

    I was not ready for that twist!

  • Loryne Andawey10 months ago

    Oh no!!! Dale!!! 🤣🤣🤣

  • Tiffany Gordon 10 months ago

    Brilliant writing!!!!

  • Paul Stewart10 months ago

    Bravo, this is amazing! Poor Dale, though!

  • Judey Kalchik 10 months ago

    Dale Dale Dale!

  • Heather Hubler10 months ago

    Oh goodness, Dale didn't quite get his own memo, lol!

  • ALI HAMZA10 months ago

    nice

  • Aphotic10 months ago

    Oh no!🤦‍♀️ Should’ve learned his lesson by now.😂

  • Babs Iverson10 months ago

    Fanrastic!!!💖💖💕

  • Kristen Balyeat10 months ago

    Haha! Choose words carefully, Dale!!! Loved this! Have to go back and catch the last one.

  • Cathy holmes10 months ago

    Lol. Poor Dale.

  • Heartless! Clever story. Well done!

  • Roy Stevens10 months ago

    Wha'd'ya to Dale? Oh well, he'll get more done now... 🤣🤣

  • Mark Gagnon10 months ago

    I'm really enjoying this series. Just don't say, give me a break.

  • L.C. Schäfer10 months ago

    Careless talk costs lives, eh 😁

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