In 2027, the deadly N-Virus kills off 85% of the world’s population. Distraught, Travis decides to bicycle from Washington to Oregon to see if his grandparents are alive, but when he gets there, he finds out only Grandpa survived.<br><br>Then a few neighbors move in after their home catches fire. One of them, Winston, is gay. He and Travis hit it off quickly. Together with Winston’s sisters Angela and Joy, they struggle to create a home amid the chaos.<br><br>When the home is invaded and they’re held hostage, will this be the end for the makeshift family? Or will they get one final chance to survive?

Final Chance

Angela pretended to vomit, taking everyone’s attention. Winston rushed to her, holding her head. He put her back to bed in the living room.


Winston said, “Grandpa, where’s that tea that’s good for calming people?”


“It’s the elderberry tea. In the top cabinet.”


Winston got it, but Tony kept a close eye on him. He couldn’t do anything or grab a kitchen knife. Dustin was ready to pounce but didn’t have a chance. He was becoming as frustrated as all the others in the family, and he was willing to take more of a chance.


Two more days came and went. Joy and Angela argued, or pretended to argue. The same with Winston and Travis, with Winston punching Travis, who pretended to be knocked out for a while.


That night, Tony fell asleep guarding them. Winston and Travis got their cuffs undone with the keys Grandpa gave them. They were about to uncuff Dustin when Tony stirred and woke. He went to the kitchen for water, and the guys got the cuffs back on so Tony didn’t notice.


Chapter 47