In the future, everyone who's bitten by a zombie turns into one... until Diane doesn't. Seven days later, she's facing consequences she never imagined. * * * * * As civilization collapses under a relentless wave of zombies, Diane and her friends take shelter in a military base. However, while she's rescuing another survivor, Diane gets bitten by one of the monsters. She hides it and runs away, knowing she only has days left to live. But she soon discovers she isn't turning into a zombie - she's turning into something else. --------- Excerpt: I looked up and stared. My reflection looked back at me in the mirror of the dark room. My eyes were literally glowing, there was no mistaking it. It was not a reflection of light, or any of the other excuses I had used or others had assumed. They were glowing a light sapphire blue color. It was not a bright glow, but it was definitely a glow. Glowing eyes were not normal. Okay, at this point I had to admit it, I was no longer normal. What was I then? For that, I had no answer [[Word count: 495,000]] Copyright August 2016. All Rights Reserved. Readers may not copy, alter, or steal this story. Fanfictions are allowed to use my *world* and *zombie rules* as long as credit is given. Cover was lovingly made by JimenaVivancoo.

*Completed* *2018 Watty's Longlist!!* *New summary* In the forest they waited. In the forest where the trees had eyes and legs made of root. In the forest where the beasts hunted when the sun fell. In the forest they waited, they waited a girl, not just any girl, but the girl who could break the curse.

WARNING R-RATED MATURE AUDIENCE ONLY**** ****This story contains adult themes including swearing, conflict and BDSM/sex. These themes are described in detail and as such if you are easily offended or this is not to your taste then this story is not the one for you.**** This is the first part of Kate and Marcus' story. She is independent, in control, feisty and sexually dominant, or so she thinks until she meets Marcus. He is independent, in control, a Dominant and missing something in his life until he meets Kate. He is intent on making Kate the perfect submissive for him by revealing what her true sexual nature really is and helping her to accept it. She, never one to back down from a challenge rises to every test, encounter and opportunity he provides and surprises them both with just how she deals with them.