I wake up to the noise of jogging feet. Who the hell can that be? I jump up, grab my backpack, and hide behind a small building. It's been 3 days since the the Cravers attacked and I've only eaten a can of peaches & a can of peas.
I hear voices not so far from my hiding place. Oh my goodness, people! But before I get too exited I tell myself it's probably the stupid government. They thought the world was getting too out of hand, so they created the plague.
As the voices get closer I hide farther behind the building. I think it's a post office, well used to be anyway. Their voices start getting clearer when my stomach growls. I can't suppress the light gasp that escapes me.
The shuffling stops.
I struggle trying not to hold my breath. The last thing I need is letting out a long breath right now.
"Hello?" I here, "Who's their!?" It's a girls voice.
I take a risk and glance over. It's not the government, it's a group of teenagers. They appear to be probably around sixteen. I decide to reveal myself. I could fight them off if they cause me any trouble.
I slowly walk out from behind the post office. "Hello." I say somewhat loud. They stand about 15 ft away " Who are you guys?" I ask. I know I should introduce myself but, I'm in nothing but shock and confusion. There isn't time to be polite right now.
A boy turns in my direction and responds...
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The Plague
Science FictionIn future New York, a 15 year old boy named Josh is trying to survive. A plague causing mental illness and destruction of the body, was released by the government because they though the world wasn't gonna' get any better.
