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The Last Stand

Searching for a Cure

By Simon AbiloguPublished 12 months ago 4 min read
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The world had undergone a shift. A virus had spread across the planet, turning the infected into flesh-eating monsters. Those who were lucky enough to escape the initial outbreak now lived in a post-apocalyptic world, where every day was a battle for survival. Among the survivors were a group of six: John, the leader; Sarah, the medic; David, the engineer; Maria, the fighter; Michael, the scout; and Emily, the strategist. They were on a mission to find a cure for the virus, but first, they had to survive.

They had been on the road for weeks, scavenging for supplies and avoiding the undead. They had encountered other survivors along the way, some friendly, some not so much. But they had managed to keep their group intact, and that was all that mattered. As they walked down a deserted street, they heard a loud growling noise. They all froze, knowing what was coming. A group of zombies appeared from around the corner, their eyes fixed on the survivors.

Maria was the first to react, pulling out her machete. The others followed suit, grabbing whatever weapons they had. They formed a circle, their backs to each other, ready to fight. The zombies approached slowly, their arms outstretched. The survivors waited until the last possible moment before attacking. Maria swung her machete, decapitating one of the zombies. John used his baseball bat to smash the head of another. Sarah used her medical knowledge to find the weak points in the zombies' bodies. David used his engineering skills to create traps. Michael used his agility to dodge the zombies' attacks. And Emily used her strategic mind to plan their next move.

The battle was intense, but the survivors were determined to win. They fought with everything they had, knowing that their lives depended on it. Finally, the last of the zombies fell to the ground, lifeless. The survivors were covered in sweat and blood, but they were alive. They knew that they couldn't stay in one place for too long, so they quickly gathered their things and continued on their journey.

As they walked, they discussed their next move. They knew that they needed to find a laboratory where they could work on a cure. But they had no idea where to start. Suddenly, Sarah stopped in her tracks. "I think I know where we can find a lab," she said. "My brother used to work for a pharmaceutical company. He told me about a secret lab that they had been working on before the outbreak." The group looked at each other, hope in their eyes.

They continued on their journey, following Sarah's lead. They encountered more zombies along the way, but they were now more confident in their abilities to fight them off. Finally, they arrived at the lab. It was hidden in a secluded area, surrounded by trees. They approached cautiously, knowing that danger could still be lurking.

The lab was a mess. Papers were scattered everywhere, and equipment was broken. But the survivors didn't give up hope. They searched the lab, looking for anything that could help them find a cure. They found a notebook that contained information about the virus. They found a sample of the virus that they could use for testing. And they found a map that showed them where they needed to go next.

They left the lab, ready to continue their journey. But they were stopped by a group of survivors who had been watching them. The survivors were armed and dangerous, and they demanded that the group hand over their supplies. The survivors knew that they couldn't fight them off, so they complied. But just as they were about to leave, Sarah remembered something. "Wait," she said. "I have a vial of the virus. It could be the key to finding a cure."

The other survivors were skeptical, but Sarah convinced them to let them go in exchange for the vial. The group continued on their journey, now more determined than ever to find a cure. They encountered more zombies and other survivors, but they didn't give up. They knew that they had to keep going, no matter what.

Finally, they arrived at the last stop on their journey: a research facility. They presented the vial to the scientists there, and they immediately got to work. It took months of testing and experimenting, but they finally found a cure. The survivors were overjoyed. They had done what they thought was impossible. They had saved the world from the zombie apocalypse.

The group of survivors went their separate ways, knowing that they would never forget the journey that had brought them together. They had fought against all odds and had come out victorious. They had learned that in a world where everything was uncertain, the only thing that mattered was the bond between them.

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Simon Abilogu

Hi, I’m a freelance writer, blogger, designer, and creator who loves to share stories. Follow my social media page Facebook & LinkedIn I would love to hear from you and connect with other vocal media creators.

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