In a world ravaged by environmental collapse and overrun by monstrous mutated ants, humanity's struggle for survival becomes a brutal battle against both nature and itself.
Jessa, a resilient and resourceful young woman, emerges as a natural leader in a world teetering on the brink of annihilation. As society crumbles, she grapples with the complexities of leadership, survival, and the haunting promise of a friend.
Her closest ally, Robert, is a devout and skilled fighter who stands by her side with unwavering support. However, as the threat of giant mutated ants escalates and internal betrayals tear the group apart, Robert's mysterious disappearance leaves Jessa to face her greatest fears alone.
In a narrative filled with intense action, shifting alliances, and moral dilemmas, Jessa must navigate a series of escalating threats-from treacherous human factions to evolving ant queens commanding new breeds of terror. As the world burns and collapses around her, she uncovers hidden truths and confronts her deepest fears.
The story reaches a poignant climax as Robert reappears, masked and enigmatic, to fulfill his last promise. His return, shrouded in mystery, forces Jessa to confront her grief and the reality of his sacrifice. As she faces the final battles against the ants and the ultimate challenge of survival, the boundaries between reality and illusion blur, leading to an emotional and unexpected conclusion.
*COLONY* is a gripping tale of survival, loyalty, and the harsh costs of war, set against a backdrop of relentless chaos and devastation.
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.
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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.
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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
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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.