The Horde

By Tessa Leon

 Helen is a normal college student yawning away the minutes in her philosophy class. Sirens sound outside the school. They grow in number, getting closer and closer. When she steps outside the building she is greeted by screams and blood. ..The zombie apocalypse has begin and there is no longer time to think.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Trellis Publishing
• Release date: Jun 29, 2021
• ISBN: 9798201022716

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Chapter One

For today’s homework you are to write a 5000 word essay on the female philosopher Hypatia, said Professor Singh to his class of 60, in the large college auditorium.

Yawn! Is he done yet? asked Sonya.

Sssh! responded Helen. I need to write this down.

When the class was dismissed, the philosophy students headed outside to the courtyard. It was last class of the day, so everyone hung out, firming up Friday night’s plans.

Helen’s classmates and best friends hung out near the fountain.

Is everyone going to the party at Epsilon tonight? asked Jane.

Mariko and Sonya both responded with resounding yeses. They looked at Helen.

Nope, not me. I’m room-bound tonight.

Again? asked Sonya in her Finnish accent. You missed last weekend’s party too.

Last weekend was great! I met Juan at the party! said Mariko in her heavy Japanese accent.

I haven’t met anyone yet, but there’s hope right? said Jane. Perhaps I should borrow some makeup from Sonya. She pulled out a mirror and had a look at her plain face.

You look fine Jane, said Helen. I just need to get this essay done. I have to work at the coffee shop all weekend, and I still need to do my math and my astronomy homework too.

The women all groaned.

How long is this going to go on? asked Sonya.

As long as I need the cash, said Helen. "You guys go and have fun! Tell me all about the party when you get back home tonight. Or, tomorrow