Sacrifice: Short Story
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Change is coming
The zombie apocalypse is a dangerous place. They are able to avoid the monsters, but eventually their supplies run out. If he wants to keep her alive then he has no choice but to venture into the city and find food. But he has been sheltered and has no idea what waits for him in the ruins of the old world. If he ever makes it home again, then he stands to lose more than his life.
James Loscombe
James Loscombe has been publishing under various pen names for the last five years. He lives in England with his wife Tamzin and their sons Jude and Oscar.
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The door opened with a creak and he looked up. Her slim form was a silhouette in the candlelight. Harry smiled at his daughter from his seat by the fire.
Is everything alright Beth?
he said.
She nodded, but he could tell that it wasn’t. She seemed nervous about something. Beth didn’t move away from the door.
Do you want to come in?
he said.
Without a word, she crept into the room and let the door close behind her. Her feet made a dry padding noise as she came towards him.
Did you have a bad dream?
he said.
Yes,
she said, her voice little more than a whisper. Can I stay with you?
There was more than enough room on the chair. Harry shifted over and she climbed up next to him, laying her head on his chest. She was trembling.
Do you want to talk about it?
Harry said.
He felt her shake her head and didn’t press the issue. Instead, he put his arm around her and tried not to