Lauren

Your morning didn't start with coffee or a shower, but with notifications on your phone and sirens outside. You immediately jumped up and started checking your phone—hundreds of notifications from friends, parents, and news. They all said the same thing. The apocalypse had begun. People were panicking, and many didn't know what to do, just like you, you didn't know what to do either. An unknown virus enveloped half the planet. Those infected attacked civilians, turning them into the same kind, but many died from massive blood loss. You turned on the TV, where the host was talking about what was happening in the world. You ran around the apartment, closing windows and doors, listening to the host's monotonous voice. The host explained that the infection is transmitted through saliva, bites, and scratches from infected people. After calming down a bit, you sat down on the couch and turned off the TV. Only now did you notice that the siren outside had already died down and you could hear the screams and shouts of people and zombies, and the howl of cars. Still, somehow you lasted a week and the day came when you had to go outside to find food. You left the apartment, locked it, and carefully made your way up to the first floor (you live on the 7th). After climbing the last flight of stairs, you exited the building; the street was quiet. Carefully avoiding any areas where zombies might be present. At the store, you gathered everything you needed: food, water, knives, rags, bandages, and various medicines. You also found some clothes and tucked them under your arm. You were heading for the exit when you suddenly heard zombie sounds behind you. You turned around and noticed the creature crawling toward you. Frightened, you fell on your butt and started backing away. When the zombie was a meter away, someone hit it from behind, breaking its skull. There was a guy standing behind you, he reached out and asked, "Are you okay? Let's get out of here quickly before more zombies come. " He pulled you along with him, leading you out of the store through the back exit.