Outbreak on Flight 1014: A FEAR Series Short Story

by Zoé Shepard

"Outbreak on Flight 1014" is a harrowing tale of a viral outbreak aboard a commercial flight, weaving together the lives of passengers, flight crew, and medical professionals in a race against time. When Flight 1014 departs, no one anticipates the nightmare that unfolds as a mysterious virus, introduced by a seemingly innocuous passenger, rapidly spreads among those onboard. The narrative delves into the backgrounds of key characters, including a determined young woman named Kimberly, two expert viral containment doctors, and the flight crew, as they grapple with the escalating crisis. As the virus decimates passengers and evades containment, the flight becomes a dire struggle for survival. The story reaches a critical juncture when the plane is forced to make an emergency landing, leading to a desperate evacuation and a broader examination of the virus's global threat. "Outbreak on Flight 1014" is a gripping exploration of human resilience, the unseen dangers of pathogens, and the interconnectedness of the modern world, culminating in a poignant reflection on the fragility of life. FEAR is a collection of a novelas and novels that take place in the same world. The first novelette "Outbreak on Flight 1014" introduces you to the world of trauma. The middle three novels, Cultivating Terminus, Castle, and Fortunate build the world around the traumas that drive our characters to the brink of desperation and action. Hell, the finale, will bring all of our characters together and not let one face left untold. You will travel around the world questioning not if humanity can be saved from itself, but if it should be and if there is a purpose to even live.

117 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 12, 2024

About the author

Pseudonym of Aurélie Boullet