Devilbesideyou666

I see dead people. 

But hey, it’s the zombie apocalypse, everyone is seeing dead people, including a blind girl. It’s not like I am that special. 

For a while, I thought I was going to be Cinderella, complete with the cruel stepfamily and the little mice for helpers. But instead of mice, I got demons from hell with a taste for chaos.

Then again, there is nothing wrong with a little chaos in the middle of the apocalypse. It’s what makes life worth living. 

Unfortunately for others, they don’t quite see it that way. You see, I have a gift. One that isn’t exactly mine, but I can use it however I see fit. 

My gift is granting wishes. 

I'm a genie without a bottle, but it would be nice if people appreciated me more. All the humans ask for is the same thing… more food here, shelter there, kill these people, torture those. And I do it all, for a small price. 

I don’t ask for money or food, I can get that on my own. No, I want favors, souls, something that means everything for the other person. And they give it to me. Their momentary desire worth their long term happiness. 

But by the time they discover that, I’m long gone, already moved on to my next… client.

I know I look young, starvation and abuse will do that to a girl. Humans tell me that I shouldn’t be wandering out there alone. Some try to help me… most don’t. But whoever said I was by myself? Just because others couldn’t see them didn’t mean my demons ever left. I still hear their voices in my head, whispering words of encouragement and love. For them, I’d do anything. Kill anyone. Destroy anything. 

After all, life is just a game, right? Those still alive at the end of the day were the lucky ones. Those who died were not. Everything is just a game of chance, all a human has to do is roll the dice.

My only word of advice is to be careful what you wish for… you just might get it.

My name is Hattie, welcome to my world. 

Would you like a cup of tea?

Be Careful What You Wish For: A Zombie Apocalypse

With a nod of his head, Tank reached down and gently took the toy out of the little girl's hands. Carefully tucking it under his arm, he patted her head once again. "Deal accepted," he chuckled. "Go get your mommy, and we'll head back now."

A woman, probably no older than 25, rushed forward and picked up her daughter. Clearly exhausted, Tank looked at the dark circles under her eyes. Survival wasn't easy on anyone, especially when they had children to look after.

"Do you need to grab anything?" asked Tank, his face going back to impassive now that he was no longer speaking to the child. The fact that she looked like she could have belonged to him and Hattie had no bearing on him saving her.

"Nothing," replied the woman with a quick shake of her head. She was trembling as she stood in front of Tank, but her chin was up and her shoulders back. She had more grit inside her than Cameron had in his entire body.

Worth Saving