H1NZ-0 (Abby and Phil's stories) (H1NZ series)

By Stephen J Sweeney

The virus struck suddenly and without mercy, spreading across the globe in a matter of weeks, transforming every living thing into grotesque monstrosities - part human, part plant, part animal, and altogether very, very dangerous. Few were immune. But there were survivors. There was hope for some.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Stephen J Sweeney
• Release date: Feb 8, 2013
• ISBN: 9781301131402

Stephen J Sweeney

Stephen J Sweeney currently resides in England.He has created a number of video games over the years, including TANX Squadron, Project: Starfighter, and the Blob Wars series. He has also written a number of indie novels, including the best-selling Battle for the Solar System space opera trilogy.

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H1NZ-0

A Novelette

13.02

Copyright 2013, Stephen J Sweeney

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Books by Stephen J Sweeney

THE BATTLE FOR THE SOLAR SYSTEM TRILOGY

The Honour of the Knights (First Edition)

The Honour of the Knights (Second Edition)

The Third Side

The Attribute of the Strong

Standalone Novels

The Red Road

Author’s Note

This story is based on a much longer novel called H1NZ.

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Abby

Abby barely heard the front door of the flat open, so loud was the volume of the TV in the living room. She jumped as Anthony walked in, her mobile phone flying out of her hand and thumping down onto the wooden floor.

Jesus, Ant, she said, leaning over from where she was lying on the couch, to retrieve it. You scared the hell out of me.

Sorry, Anthony said, walking over to the kitchen, opening a cupboard and taking out a glass. He was staggering a little as he walked, quite clearly drunk. He filled the pint glass he had taken from the cupboard at the sink and drank greedily from it.

I thought you were out for the whole night? Abby asked him.

Yeah, that was the plan, Anthony said, hiccuping a little. But I’m not feeling too good, so I came home.

Sure it’s not because of how much you were drinking? Abby asked, returning her attention to her phone. It buzzed in her hand as she resuming typing, another message coming in from her friend in Brighton. Becky was apparently out on the seafront, painting the town. Lucky girl. Abby wished she could