The townsfolk of Black Dog wrapped themselves in that sentiment like a security blanket. Being part of the tight-knit, small town shielded them from the horror that plagued the evening news.
And then something happened.
It happened fast. People got sick. People got violent. People died.
But the hunger lived on.
Day Five: Judas Kiss
Time's up.
The hunger has escaped Black Dog. There is only one thing left to do — erase its existence before it unleashes on the world.
The only cure is eradication. But the hunger thirst for survival is strong…maybe too strong.
The Last Five Days is a five-part short story series that should be read in the following order:
Day One: Luther's Diner Day Two: Evil Urges Day Three: The Smoker Day Four: Brothers Fight Day Five: Judas Kiss
Paul Seiple is a best-selling author of the Project Specter Mystery Series and the Great Dying Post-Apocalyptic Series. His roots are in the horror and thriller genres. Occasionally, he will take a wrong turn and end up in other genres like science fiction.
Outside of creating dark stories, Paul is influenced by Crystal Pepsi, New Coke, Van Halen III (The Gary Cherone Minute), and Windows Vista. He believes Paul Stanley’s ’78 solo record was the best and misses Saved by the Bell: The College Years tremendously. Paul would like for you to be in his Myspace Top 8, but sadly, he can’t remember his password. But all is not lost.
Winston Fleming is feeling sick himself. The nausea and cold-like symptoms that are the precursor to the full-blown virus have come on and he is now focused on getting Melanie to safety so he can end his and his wife’s misery with the two reserved bullets hidden in his bedside table.
General Hendricks reveals his true motive for the development of the Judas Project – a biologic bomb that he can sell to the highest bidder. The doctors are slowly succumbing to the virus even in the safe zone. The virus has not been contained after all.
The Final Day rounds up the loose ends and explains why the Judas Project was ever developed. There are tense moments as some of our characters escape or are resigned to staying in Black Dog. Over all, a nice, exciting series of short stories that I can recommend to fans of zombie-type novels.