Live Another Day by Baileigh Higgins (reading in the dark .txt) 📗

She nodded but whether she believed me was a different matter.

“The virus spreads through physical contact. Wear a mask and gloves in public at all times. If you or a loved one exhibit symptoms, report to the nearest hospital or clinic for treatment.”

I snorted. Treatment? What treatment? There was no treatment. Once you got it, you died.

“The disease first presents itself with typical flu-like symptoms. Fever, fatigue, coughing, sneezing, and headaches which progress to vomiting, diarrhea, bleeding from the gums, ears, nose...” The litany of horror continued, and I switched off the radio. It was depressing, and we'd heard it all a thousand times by now.

Death's Children Series

The Death's Children Series is a favorite of mine. It tells the stories of six children and teens who find themselves alone in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. They have no adults to help them, only themselves and their equally young friends. Each story ranges between 12 and 15k words so would qualify as a novelette rather than a full story, yet they are oodles of fun and light entertainment fit for any occasion.

Currently, three of these stories are available for free when you sign up for my newsletter, but you can also simply buy these stories if you'd prefer that route. Up ahead, I offer a link and blurb to the first three in series with more to come.

Cat's Eye - Book 1 For Cat, life is predictable. Safe. Normal. Until the short walk home from school takes on terrifying dimensions, challenging young Catherine's will to survive. In a single moment, everything changes, and her world is overtaken by a tidal wave of rot. Fearing for her mother's safety, Cat embarks on a harrowing journey to search for the one person that means the most to her. The very same person she might have to give up in order to live. Young Adult Zombie Apocalypse Novella Follow one brave girl's battle to fight not only the undead but also her own fears and insecurities. A must read for all zombie fans who like gutsy heroines and hair-raising action!

Ryan's Luck - Book 2 For Ryan, life is pretty simple. School, friends, family...girls. Until one fateful day when everything changes. Suddenly, he's not just a teenager worried about asking out the popular girl anymore. Suddenly, he's a survivor fighting for his life against the undead that now threatens humanity with extinction. Burdened with the care of his little sister, Ryan finds he has no choice but to run. Run and find a new home for them all. Aided by his best friend Jonathan, he embarks on a journey that might lead to their salvation. Or their end. A Young Adult Zombie Apocalypse Novella Follow Ryan as he battles not only the undead but also his own fears and insecurities in the face of great danger. A must read for all zombie fans who like plucky heroes and nail-biting action!

Lucy's Chance - Book 3 For five-year-old Lucy, life is tough enough without the zombies. When a routine shopping trip takes on nightmarish dimensions, everything changes for little Lucy. Stuck in the middle of town with her mother, a person with whom she shares a troubled relationship, she learns that monsters don't only come out after dark. Far from her home and the comforting arms of her loving father, she quickly finds that the only person she can trust is herself. Can she make it through the night? A Young Adult Zombie Apocalypse Novella

Follow one brave girl's battle to fight not only the undead but also her own troubled upbringing. A must read for all zombie fans who like courageous heroines and spine-chilling horror!

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About the Author

South African writer and coffee addict, Baileigh Higgins, lives in the Free State with hubby and best friend Brendan and loves nothing more than lazing on the couch with pizza and a bad horror movie. Her unhealthy obsession with the end of the world has led to numerous books on the subject and a secret bunker only she knows the location of.