Chapter 39: Fear

Fear… It's a primal feeling.

The sense of dread existed in the world long before humans defined it. It is an inherent trait among all beasts.

Some might fool themselves into thinking they fear nothing. In reality, they just haven't come across anything worth fearing.

Like the apocalypse.

The chosen had no reason to be afraid of the zombies. Most of them looked forward to slaying them as they were rewarded for it.

But what will they do if they come across a monstrosity they couldn't kill?

Fear will take root in their hearts. Their flight senses would trigger. They'll try to escape, which is what they were doing now.

"Where is she?" Commander Hailey asked.

The muscular man had long since given up on his pristine uniform. The medals that had once been his pride were discarded into the trash. He was one of the first ones to grasp the reality of the new world.