Zombie Protocol: contos, #1

By Ricardo Almeida

"Dive into the heart-pounding world of 'City of Shadows' – an electrifying tale of survival, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of a cure. As the chopper descends towards the LZ, you'll be thrust into the midst of a squad led by Captain Reynolds, navigating the perilous confines of an infected city. The colossal wall looms, sealing fate within its boundaries.

Feel the tension rise as the team receives cryptic orders from a battle-hardened colonel, setting the stage for a high-stakes mission to rescue the enigmatic Dr. Kidman. The infected cityscape sprawls before you, a haunting canvas of mutilated bodies and remnants of a failed experiment gone awry. Can Reynolds and his team navigate this macabre landscape to secure the cure that could save humanity?

But be warned – every step holds the potential for peril. Encounter bloodthirsty hordes, cunning infected with intelligent behavior, and the internal conflicts that threaten the mission. 'City of Shadows' is a gripping narrative that blurs the lines between humanity and monstrosity, pushing the limits of survival in a world on the brink of chaos.

Join the team as they venture into the unknown, where every decision could be their last. The echoes of distant screams, the ominous grey skies, and the relentless pursuit of the infected will keep you on the edge of your seat. Can they overcome the horrors that await or will they become mere casualties in the City of Shadows? Unleash your inner adrenaline junkie and embark on a thrilling journey where survival is the only option."

• Language: English
• Publisher: Ricardo Almeida
• Release date: Nov 19, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223540434

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Zombie Protocol (contos, #1)

We're almost at the LZ.

The chopper pilot said to us.

Roger that.

Captain Reynolds responded and turned to the rest of us.

Safety off and get ready to go.

All six of us readied our weapons and waited for the chopper to land.

When it did, we got out to the grey cloudy skies above, and took a co-phony of military

orders being shouted all around us.

I observed the gigantic wall which cordoned off the infected city.

It stood there insurmountably, not letting anyone in and more importantly, preventing

anyone from getting out.

Captain Reynolds followed me.

One of the soldiers said and we went after him to the giant metallic entrance.

A high-ranking elderly officer was shouting at a timid soldier in front of the gate.

Colonel there here.

The soldier who escorted us saluted the colonel and grabbing his attention.

He looked like he hadn't slept in days due to the dark bags under his eyes.

The officer nodded at the soldier dismissing him.

He gave Reynolds a stern lock.

From here early, where you briefed, he asked with a scruffy voice.

Just the basics, Reynolds responded calmly.

Our soldiers had arrested you Dr. Kidman, secure his research and escort him out of the

city.

The general nodded and took his to a tent which had a map of the city on the table in the

middle.

Kidman was last located at the pharmaceutical company here.

He pointed to a location on the map.

Reports indicate the place was overrun a few days ago when a couple of civilians went

inside, but the horde has dispersed since then.

You may run into a few stragglers though.

If Kidman is dead, secures research and get out.

What's the report on survivors?

Reynolds inquired.

That's not your concern.

Chances are most survivors are already dead and those who aren't are infected.

If you encounter any survivors and deem them a threat to the mission, use lethal forests.

If they are not in the vicinity to become a direct threat, ignore them and move on.

Rescuing Dr. Kidman and securing his data is the priority.

With all due respect, Colonel, but we don't answer to you.

I interjected as somewhat annoyed.

We're not military and the reason we were sent here in the first place was to fix what

your guys couldn't.

He jerked his head to me but seemed unfazed by my statement.

That's enough pierce.

The captain shot me a stern glance and then turned back to the colonel.

What kind of behavior do the people infected exhibit?

Ever seen a zombie movie, the colonel asked.

His gaze still fixated on me before looking back at Reynolds.

A rabid behavior.

A brack and the explosive expert asked.

The colonel nodded.

While they basically tend to attack violently, regardless of the disadvantage they might be

in.

They mostly come in groups though so be careful