Bumble

By Brian Dailey

Erie, Pennsylvania, where a swarm of mutant flesh-eating bees has taken over the city. The story follows a group of survivors, each with their own unique skills and strengths, as they fight for their lives and search for a way to escape the city.

The main character, Sam "Stinger" Stevens, is an exterminator who has a troubled past. He is joined by Dr. Ava Chen, a brilliant scientist who is determined to find a cure for the bee venom; Mark "Hawkeye" Johnson, a skilled archer with a sharp wit; Sarah "Buzzsaw" Carter, a resourceful mechanic with a fiery temper; and Grandma Millie, a tough-as-nails octogenarian who is not afraid to stand up for what she believes in.

As the group travels through the ravaged city, they encounter a variety of challenges, including the ever-present threat of the bees, as well as other dangers such as starvation and dehydration. They also face difficult choices, such as whether to help others or focus on their own survival.

Through it all, the group must learn to trust each other and work together if they want to survive. Bumble is a story of hope, resilience, and the power of human connection in the face of unimaginable odds.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Indulge Media Group
• Release date: Feb 18, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224388189

Book preview

Bumble

Chapter 1: The Swarm

The silence inside the farmhouse was heavy, punctuated only by the frantic buzzing that thrummed against the boarded-up windows. Sam Stinger Stevens was not your average exterminator. Born and raised in the industrial city of Erie, Pennsylvania, he was a man of humble beginnings. His father was a steelworker, his mother a seamstress. They lived in a small, weather-beaten house on the outskirts of town, where the hum of the factories was a constant lullaby. Sam was a quiet child, more comfortable with insects than people. He would spend hours in the backyard, observing ants marching in their diligent lines, or watching spiders weave their intricate webs. His fascination with these tiny creatures was seen as peculiar by his peers, leading to a solitary childhood.

As he grew older, his interest in insects evolved into a profession. He became an exterminator, a job that allowed him to study these creatures up close. But it was a profession that came with its own set of challenges. The harsh chemicals he used took a toll on his health, and the constant destruction of the creatures he admired led to an internal conflict that he struggled to reconcile.

His personal life was equally troubled. A series of failed relationships left him emotionally scarred, and his estranged relationship with his family added to his sense of isolation. The only solace he found was in the company of the insects he was tasked to exterminate.

But Sam was not one to wallow in self-pity. He was a fighter, a trait he earned his nickname Stinger for. He decided to channel his struggles into something positive. He began studying entomology, driven by the desire to find more humane ways of dealing with pest problems.

His dedication paid off. He developed a series of eco-friendly pest control methods that were effective without causing harm to the insects or the environment. His innovative approach earned him recognition in the field, and he was soon running his own successful pest control business.

Despite his professional success, Sam remained a loner, haunted by his past. He was a man of contradictions - an exterminator who loved insects, a successful businessman with a troubled personal life. But it was these contradictions that made him who he was - Sam Stinger Stevens, a man as complex and fascinating as the creatures he devoted his life to.

Stinger sat hunched over a dusty table, tracing the outline of a bee on a crumpled newspaper. His calloused fingers trembled slightly, betraying the fear gnawing at him.

Across from him, Dr. Ava Chen, her usually pristine lab coat stained with grime, was hunched over a laptop, desperately scrolling through scientific articles. Her brow furrowed in concentration, but the worry in her eyes couldn't be hidden.

Dr. Ava Chen was a woman of extraordinary intellect and unwavering determination. Born in the bustling city of Beijing, she was a child prodigy with an insatiable curiosity about the natural world. Her fascination with insects began at a young age when she discovered a rare beetle in her backyard. This sparked a lifelong passion for entomology.

Ava pursued her passion