Dried Up Dreams
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  • Reads 108
  • Votes 3
  • Parts 4
  • Time 21m
Ongoing, First published Apr 01, 2015
Chemical warfare has destroyed the world as we know it.

The year is 2049. The world is a desolate place ruled by zombies. The once glorious, United States is now a dangerous wasteland. 

So basically not far off from how it was before, just throw in a handful of flesh-eating zombies bent on devouring any living human, big wig government officials trying to snuff out any threats, and nine hormonal teenagers. Congratulations! You've got yourself a sound apocalypse and trauma to last for generations to come.

 Nine seemingly ordinary teens are this desolate land's only hope. 

The fight is jeopardized when the teens are tricked by an organization of scheming psychiatrists who are dead set on getting rid of the opposition. By any means necessary. 

Armed with seemingly ordinary weapons of destruction, they try their best to save mankind, but can they restore the world to its former glory with so many obstacles in its path? 




 Praise for Dried Up Dreams:

"These kids are such compelling heroes. I'd give this book six stars if I could."
- The Washington Post
"Yet another dystopian story set in 2049 USA. The only difference is that it was actually interesting."
-  Jerry Springer
"It must suck being stabbed in the back by someone you trusted. Glad I never have to experience that."
- Julius Ceasar
"I'd probably die because I definitely can't sing."
- My mom
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