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Chapter 5

Before he could resume his exploration, an area of the rubble in front of him exploded, followed instantly by the sound of a rifle shot. Fragments of alien technology showered him with their sharp edges, scraping his exposed skin. He ducked and rolled behind a heap of metal.

“Get away from here!” a shrill voice shouted.

Dakota tried to pinpoint the direction of the shooter.

Female. Older? Not a scavenger. He removed his air filter, sniffing the air. It didn’t smell as foul as before. Maybe the breezes here kept the poison away?

“I didn’t mean to trespass! I’m from Dallas searching for survivors,” he called back.

“What are you talking about?” the voice snapped. “There’s no one left on earth except us—”

Us?

“—and you zombie people!”

“There are many survivors in north Texas and I’m on my way to Oklahoma City to find out if there are any more up there. I assure you I’m not one of those zombie people.”