Lies and dark family secrets that threaten to destroy her world.

The year is 2040 and it's been eighteen years since a deadly zombie apocalypse destroyed over 75% of the world's population. This is the story of Kaley Black and what her life is like growing up in a post-apocalyptic world.

"Just then there was another flash of lightning and I was face-to-face with a zombie who was standing just outside the window.  Staring into his cold dead eyes was one of the most terrifying experiences of my life. And I swear that the blood in my veins actually froze for an instant, leaving me unable to move or even speak."

WHAT CAME AFTER

We had been on the road for several hours now, and I kept fighting the urge to look over my shoulder. Logically I knew that it would be some time before anyone even figured out that we were gone. But then again, logic and emotions don't always go together, and after I'd sighed for probably the umpteenth time, Norah had finally had enough. 


"You are acting worse than the dog when he has to go outside." 


This surprised a laugh out of me, "somehow; you always know how to make me feel better." 


"Then my job is done," Norah grinned. "But seriously, Kaley, what is bothering you so much?" 


I grimaced and brushed a long lock of my hair that kept flying in front of my face behind one ear, "I guess I'm just feeling guilty, Celeste has been so nice to me, and we just took off without telling anyone." 


Norah gave me a reassuring smile, "Don't be silly: besides, I did leave a note for Celeste. It's in her study, and, with any luck, she won't see it until tonight." 


CHAPTER 18