The Desperate Choice      

Meryl's face lit up with hope, and Eva felt a pang of discomfort, reminding her of her past self. Hope was a dangerous thing, especially in this world.

 

"Then do you know what's going on?" Charlotte asked, her face purple and swollen. "Does this virus have any cure?"

 

"Cure?" Eva wanted to laugh. She reminded herself that normal people would ask that question. "You think it's a virus?"

 

Meryl frowned. "It's not?"

 

"Of course, it's not."

 

Charlotte shook her head in confusion. "Then what is it? What's happening to the world?"

 

"The universe is simply destroying parallel worlds to maintain balance in the cosmos. Zombification and evolution are merely the end result of that. If your body can't handle the process, then you'll simply turn into an undead," Eva explained like she was just explaining the weather. 

 

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