The world has been slowly deteriorating by human activities, but nothing compares to what the Foreigners have done. It all started on September 15, 2014 at 7pm. The first attack was not noticed immediately since temperatures in Alaska during Winter has been dangerously low before, but when Florida becomes -40 degrees, questions arise. Then on October 15, 2014 at 7pm, all technology and mobile vehicle stopped working. Scientist couldn't figure out what was happening. People made rumors about aliens attacking the human race to make Earth theirs. Back then that seemed like the best theory. It became more serious when a mysterious flu became spreading. About 2.3 billion people died from the flu but adding to the harsh weather, just about 3 …show more content…
Here I was lost at night, alone and I was still sane. After the mysterious flu that killed many including my father and Liam, I didn't get frightened much by anything. I was one of the few survivors, I don't know how many are left but I haven't seen anyone except for dead bodies. Walking along the highway was like an obstacle course. Trying to walk through all the crashed cars from the EMP and the decaying bodies that stared lifelessly. It kind of made me paranoid that one of the bodies would come alive and attack me, but I was highly certain I was well equipped if that were to happen. Seeing as I was one of the few or last person alive, I could go into stores and take whatever I wanted. Cash was nothing now so I opted for weapons and anything from water to toiletries. I had equipped two .45 pistols and five hidden guns in my backpack and clothes. Being clean was a big thing for me since my dad and brother died from the flu but I would rather die looking at least decent.
Idly walking down the highway, it was soundless besides the soft crunch of dead leaves under my foot. It was like that for a few more minutes. Until three shots pierced the brisk air. It sounded nearby. Maybe one mile east. I knelt in the dark behind a messed up Mercedes waiting for more shots. All I heard was the sound of leaves crunching my way. All I know is that I wasn't moving so it has to be the mystery