Flesh: Slovakia

Paleoslovakia

The five of them had been on the road for two days, looking for a safe place to stay. They had left Bratislava after the city became overrun by zombies, and the military bombed the bridges and the airport. They had managed to escape in Marek's van, loaded with his weapons and supplies. They had also picked up Eva, who had been broadcasting from the radio station, trying to warn people and expose the government's cover-up. She had joined them after they rescued her from a horde of zombies that had broken into the building.

They had driven east, avoiding the main roads and the towns, hoping to find some remote village or farm that had not been affected by the outbreak. They had not seen any signs of life, except for the occasional zombie that wandered in the fields or the forests. They had also not seen any signs of civilization, except for the occasional billboard or power line that reminded them of the world they had lost.

They had run out of gas near the border with Ukraine, and had decided to abandon the van and continue on foot. They had taken the most essential items with them, such as food, water, medicine, and weapons, and had hidden the rest in the van, hoping to come back for it later. They had followed a dirt road that led them to a wooded area, where they hoped to find some shelter and rest.

They had walked for a few hours, when they came across a clearing that had a large wooden fence around it. They had approached cautiously, wondering if it was a trap or a refuge. They had seen a sign that read "Welcome to Paleoslovakia", written in Slovak and English. They had also seen some people moving inside the fence, wearing animal skins and carrying spears and bows. They had looked like they had stepped out of a history book, or a museum exhibit.

They had decided to take a chance and knock on the gate, hoping that the people inside would be friendly and willing to help them. They had introduced themselves and explained their situation, and had been greeted by a man who called himself the chief. He had welcomed them and invited them to enter the settlement, which he said was a community of people who had chosen to live like their ancestors, in harmony with nature and each other. He had said that they had been living there for years, long before the outbreak, and that they had not been affected by it, thanks to their isolation and their lifestyle. He had said that they were happy to share their food and their shelter with them, as long as they respected their rules and their customs.

They had accepted his offer and followed him inside the fence, where they had seen dozens of huts made of wood and straw, a large fire pit, a well, and a garden. They had also seen more people, men, women, and children, who had stared at them with curiosity and suspicion. They had felt like they had traveled back in time, or to another world.

They had been given a hut to stay in, and some food to eat, which consisted of roasted meat, fruits, nuts, and bread. They had thanked the chief and his people for their hospitality, and had tried to make themselves comfortable. They had also tried to learn more about the settlement and its inhabitants, who had told them that they were part of a movement called "Paleoslovakia", which aimed to revive the culture and the traditions of the ancient Slovaks, who had lived in the region during the Middle Paleolithic, about 40,000 years ago. They had said that they had rejected the modern society and its problems, such as pollution, corruption, violence, and disease, and that they had found peace and happiness in living simply and naturally. They had said that they had no need for electricity, cars, phones, or computers, and that they had everything they needed from the land and the animals. They had said that they had a strong sense of community and identity, and that they followed the wisdom of their elders and their gods.

They had listened to their stories and their explanations, and had felt a mix of admiration, disbelief, and skepticism. They had wondered how they had managed to survive in such a harsh and dangerous environment, and how they had avoided the zombies and the military. They had also wondered if they were telling the truth, or if they were hiding something. They had wondered if they were really happy, or if they were delusional. They had wondered if they should stay with them, or if they should leave as soon as possible.

They had decided to stay for a while, and see how things would go. They had hoped that they had found a safe haven, and that they could start a new life there. They had also hoped that they could help them, and learn from them. They had not realized that they had entered a world that was not as simple and as peaceful as it seemed, and that they would soon face a new threat, and a new challenge, that would test their survival skills, and their humanity.