The Safe Haven

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The outbreak started six months ago, when a mysterious virus began to spread across the world, turning people into mindless, flesh-eating zombies. No one knew where it came from, how it was transmitted, or how to stop it. The governments and the media tried to cover it up, but soon the chaos and the panic were too much to contain. The cities became war zones, the streets filled with blood and screams, the survivors fighting for their lives.

In Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, a small group of people managed to survive the initial wave of the infection. They were Marek, Zuzana, Lukas, Eva, and Peter. They had different backgrounds, personalities, and skills, but they shared a common goal: to stay alive and find a way out of this nightmare.

Marek was a computer programmer who worked from home. He was a fan of zombie movies and games and had a stash of survival gear and weapons in his apartment. He was smart, resourceful, and paranoid. He used his hacking skills to access information and communicate with other survivors online. He was reluctant to trust anyone and preferred to stay indoors as much as possible.

Zuzana was a nurse who worked at the University Hospital of Bratislava. She was compassionate, brave, and loyal. She had a lot of medical knowledge and skills and tried to help as many people as she could. She was also a devout Catholic and believed that God would protect her and her loved ones. She was friends with Marek and often visited him to bring him supplies and comfort.

Lukas was a student who studied at the Comenius University. He was adventurous, curious, and rebellious. He loved to explore the city and look for new challenges. He was also a skilled parkour practitioner and used his agility and speed to evade the zombies. He was fascinated by the outbreak and wanted to learn more about it. He was often reckless and put himself and others in danger.

Eva was a journalist who worked for the Slovak Radio and Television. She was ambitious, determined, and courageous. She had a strong sense of justice and duty and wanted to expose the truth behind the outbreak. She had a lot of contacts and sources and used them to gather information and evidence. She was also a skilled shooter and had a license to carry a firearm. She was often in conflict with the authorities and the military.

Peter was a chef who owned a small restaurant in the Old Town. He was friendly, generous, and optimistic. He had a passion for cooking and loved to share his food with others. He had a lot of friends and customers who supported him and his business. He was also a member of the local volunteer fire brigade and had some experience in fighting fires and rescuing people. He was always ready to lend a hand and cheer people up.

The five of them formed an unlikely alliance, based on mutual respect and cooperation. They helped each other survive, using their strengths and compensating for their weaknesses. They also became friends, sharing their stories, hopes, and fears. They learned to trust and care for each other, despite their differences.

One day, they received a message from Marek's online contact, who claimed to have found a safe haven in the countryside, where a group of survivors had built a community and a defense system. He invited them to join him, promising them food, shelter, and security. He also gave them the coordinates and a password to identify themselves.

The group decided to take the chance and follow the message. They packed their bags, loaded their weapons, and got ready to leave the city. They knew it would be a dangerous journey, but they also hoped it would be worth it.

They left at dawn, avoiding the main roads and the zombie-infested areas. They moved stealthily and quietly, using Marek's GPS device and map to guide them. They encountered a few zombies along the way, but they managed to kill them or outrun them. They also met some other survivors, some friendly, some hostile, some desperate. They traded with some, fought with others, and ignored the rest.

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