Traffic was congested in both directions due to the recent destruction of the bridges and the many abandoned cars, which left fewer options for those still trying desperately to flee the city and finding themselves unable to go anywhere. The vehicle occupants were easy pickings for the increasing number of infected on the roadway.

Still, the roads were fairly clear of traffic, aside from those families that did not wish to take a chance by sticking around and waiting to see what happened next. Those were the smart ones.

He slipped out quietly and closed the door. The screams were immediately silenced. At last, he was able to breathe, again.

It was incredible how silent it was in the main laboratory, compared to the madness he just escaped.

The police spotted him, but lost him in the darkness of the night.

Not for nothing, guys, but a nuke will cause fires within a fifty-mile radius. We will need to be a lot further, if we plan to escape unscathed.

When I was in the Army, I was trained to survive, not to wait to die. Make no mistake. I am leaving this city one way or another.

I’m sorry to say this, but the city is lost. Go home to your families, while you still can. They need you, now, more than ever.

Great! Now, that the crybaby whining bullshit is settled, let’s load up on one of these buses and head for the sewers!