Dead Before Sunrise: Amber's Story (18 +) Mature content (sample)

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March 13

The attractive older woman stretched her arms while the sunrise peeked through her windows. In the background, a familiar program played on the bedrooms television. After Amber strolled outside with her dogs, she relished the warmth of the sun. As the dogs ventured forth and played, she sat down. Amber sauntered inside the house after the dogs were done. When Amber was in front of the living room television, she turned it on. Amber busied herself in the kitchen.

Amber's tranquility was interrupted by the phone.

"Hello," said Amber.

"Are you watching the TV?" asked Melissa.

"I have it on, but I'm in the kitchen, sis. Why?" probed Amber.

"People are going crazy. They're attacking other people," answered Melissa.

"What? Are you joking?" questioned Amber as she switched channels.

"Nope. Watch the news," responded Melissa.

An obnoxious siren rang on Amber's television, and a mechanical voice said, "This is a breaking news special report."

As soon as the buzzer stopped, an anchorman reported, "I'm sorry for the interruption in your regular programming. I'm Niles Jeeves, and with me is Elizabeth Stephenson. Martial law has been declared for the United States. The curfew will start at 8 P.M. and ends at 7 A.M. Looters will be severally punished. If you don't have to leave your house for supplies or medical attention, don't leave your dwelling."

Niles shuffled his papers then stared at the camera, "This is all the news for now. We will keep you up to date. Please, be safe and stay indoors. We return you to your regular programming."

As Amber's buttocks hit the couch, she whispered, "What's going on?"

"People are getting eaten or maimed. The criminals rape other people," related Melissa.

"Give me a minute," said Amber.

Slowly Amber rose from the couch in a few quick strides she was in front of the door. After Amber opened the door, she positioned the phone against her chest.

"Davis!" exclaimed Amber.

When Davis ran up, Amber waved her hand, and he followed. Davis sat on the couch along with his mother while a finger rose.

"What should I know?" asked Amber.

"It started in our largest cities 3 days ago. Here in Ohio, it started this morning. The victims who live convulse then they turn," reported Melissa.

The loud buzz came on the television again and the mechanical voice.

"We are sorry for the interruption in your programming. We have a crew in the field reporting on the confusion," reported Niles.

"Now to you, Dana Han," conveyed Elizabeth.

"Hello, Niles and Elizabeth. We're on the outskirts of Las Angeles. It's no longer an option to venture inside the big cities. The hordes of cannibalistic people have taken over the inner city," reported Dana.

"Are you safe?" asked Niles.

"We have armed forces at this location," replied Dana.

Soon after her words stopped, screams were heard. Soldiers ran forward as civilians ran for them.

"What is that, Dana?" questioned Niles.

A woman ran up to Dana and screamed in a panic, "Run! They're coming!"