The Sniper

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I reported the experiment to the commander as a complete success. I described how one of them decided to shoot himself and how it appeared to have stopped the infection. "11 out of 12 is good enough" the commander replied. "come on back". I agreed, eager to get out of this frozen wasteland.

I looked back once more and smiled. I patched into the commander on my radio. "12 out of 12".

I packed up my things and left the site.

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