Til Death Do Us Part: A Zombie Short Story

by A. Lopez Jr.

A normal day in sunny Los Angeles is suddenly turned upside down. An epidemic of unknown origin spreads. A desperate man miles from home must fight through the chaos to save his family.
The morning started off just like any other - the sun rising in the east, the waves crashing in from the west, and for Alex Logan, the Santa Monica resident, heading for work was just part of another normal day.
But by the time he arrives at his Los Angeles office, the world had changed. With time against him, Alex must fight to get back to get home amid the terror, chaos, and mayhem as legions of the crazed and infected stand between him and his family.
Before he starts his journey, he must clear his head and seek help before walking blindly into the crazed streets ahead of him. He meets Ian, a man just as determined to survive as him and together they venture into the unknown to make it home.
The action never stops in this fast-paced story of a man desperate to unite with his family before the world goes deeper into its apocalyptic spiral. If you like TWD then this story of survival is for you. Grab your FREE copy today… Where will you be when the infection starts?

Genres: Zombies, Horror, Short Stories

Audible Audio

First published January 21, 2015

About the author

Born and raised in Texas and now residing in Arizona. I am an avid reader and big Houston Sports Fan. I play chess everyday when I'm not squeezing in a little time for writing. I published my first work Purgatory - 13 Tales of the Macabre and Floor Four - A Novella of Horror, an Amazon Bestseller in Occult Horror. Also completed is Night Dreams, an episodic series in seven parts that can be read separately or in one complete novel. My column, 'Ask AJ', appeared in All Authors Magazine online and I have had short stories published on Dark River Press, The Sirens Call eZine Issue #14 and the anthologies, State of Horror Illinois published by Charon Coin Press and Concordant Vibrancy published by All Authors Publishing. You can connect with me on Twitter, Facebook, Goodreads, and my website, alopezjr.com.

Reviews

[Netanella · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this nicely written short story, the ZA starts on a beautiful sunny morning in California as dad drives aimlessly to work, missing all the signs of impending doom. He never makes it out of the parking garage, however, before he realizes that the SHTF and he turns around to return home to his wife and young child. Two types of zombies abound, the slow shambling types and the fast, manic types. Gotta love covering all your bases. I enjoyed the ending as well - quite obvious, but still well done. Kudos to the author.

[Tammy Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great quick read!

I’ve read many books by this author and again, he didn’t disappoint! This is a quick read but worth the time! Looking forward to more!

[chucklesthescot · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was the standard zombie story of the outbreak happening when a person was seperated from their loved ones and trying to find a way home. I read a lot of stories with the same plot so I don't have any complaints about a lot of them being similar as long as they are still enjoyable. So the idea of the story, while not anything new in the genre, was fine.

It was the way the story was written that I was unhappy with. The whole story is connected by the use of a mobile phone. He calls home and his wife and kid are safe, locked in the house. He phones back and they are on the run. He phones back and they are hiding somewhere so he heads that way. He phones, they have moved. It just jumps around all the time with no flow to the story. There is no opportunity for the tension to build around her dangerous situation and I felt no connection to her at all. It was just a bit flat and repetitive and of course the ending was also predictable. It just seems to a man racing around town talking on a phone plus there wasn't enough zombie action!

Bit disappointing really.

[Briana Polden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very short quick read of one man searching for his family amongst the infected. Really enjoyed it.

[Zombie_Phreak · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was a quick little story where a man who is on his way to work during the Zombie Apocalypse. He gets to work and realizes what is happening and rushes home to save his wife and daughter. The ending was pretty predictable and I saw it coming from a mile away. If you're looking for zombies in this book, they are there and there are a few good fight scenes. But honestly it's boring and predictable. New fans to the genre may like it, but seasoned veterans of zombie books may want to pass this one by.

[Anilu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lo que diferencia a este libro de otros de zombis es el peso emocional. En 'Til Death Us Part, el autor se enfoca en los vínculos que nos mantienen cuerdos cuando todo se desmorona. Los protagonistas tienen una química real y sus decisiones te duelen. No es solo correr y disparar; es una historia sobre qué sacrificarías por los que amas.

[Alan Loewen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Zombie Tale With a Twist

Ever hear of a zombie story with heart? A man races home during a zombie outbreak to save his wife and daughter and the ending is poignant. Well written and the ending saves it from being just another story about the living dead.

[Chrystal Roe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good story

This was a scary story about a man trying to get to his family in the beginning hours of a zombie outbreak. Great job.

[Dahlia Ramage · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing short story! Had my heart going with adrenaline for awhile. Just very well written!!

[Adriana · Rating 4 out of 5]

The ending was quite unexpected, which I really appreciated.

The story itself was okay, nothing too remarkable, but still thrilling enough to keep reading.

[Randy Harmelink · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good short story that takes place during the start of a zombie apocalypse. I found it well written and easy to read.