Part 14: Doctor's Idea

As we gathered around the doctor, relieved that the zombies had left the area, he remained motionless, eyes still shut tight. Sarah and I called out to him, informing him that the danger had passed and urging him to get up. However, to our surprise, the doctor had an intriguing idea in mind, and he seemed unusually enthusiastic about it.

With a faint smile, he explained that when we had left the graveyard, the zombies had approached him, sniffing him and inspecting his lifeless form. The doctor's clever plan to play dead had worked, and they had left him, thinking he was one of their own. Now, he proposed that we imitate the zombies, pretending to be lifeless, and find a way to rest amongst the graves. According to him, this would be our best chance to evade the relentless undead.

I exchanged glances with Sarah, uncertain about the feasibility of the plan. While the doctor's optimism was infectious, Sarah had valid concerns. She expressed her fear that staying in a graveyard filled with the spirits of the dead might not be safe, even if we managed to deceive the zombies. The idea of encountering vengeful ghosts added another layer of dread to an already perilous situation.

The doctor did his best to comfort Sarah, trying to reason that we would only mimic the zombies for survival purposes and avoid detection. He emphasized that once we found a secure spot amidst the graves, we would remain hidden until the threat had passed. However, Sarah's fears were deeply rooted, and she remained unconvinced.

In the end, Sarah's safety concerns prevailed, and I stood by her decision not to risk staying in the graveyard. Reluctantly, the doctor emerged from the grave, understanding our apprehension. As a team, we chose to press on and search for a new, safer location to regroup and rest.

Leaving the graveyard behind, we trekked further into the unknown, our minds filled with uncertainty. The doctor, though disappointed, respected our collective decision. We remained vigilant, scanning the surroundings for any signs of danger while trying to put some distance between us and the undead-infested graveyard.

With each step, the weight of the situation pressed upon us, but we knew that survival relied on staying united and making wise choices. As we moved forward, the shadows grew longer, and the night seemed endless. Little did we know that the challenges we would face on our journey were far from over. Our fate was still uncertain, but one thing was clear – we would face it together, standing as a resilient team against the darkness that sought to consume us.