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The Supreme State of ScienceChapter 54 - Allergic to Water"Are you sure it's a good idea to keep walking in the rain?" Jimmy followed Leslie, who wanted to share her special place with him. She thought it was a good idea to give this new friend of hers a magical experience far from technology."Are you a...
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Wind in the SmokeChapter 193 - The Rancher’s ExperienceBefore really getting to work on the red-skinned radishes, Dante took Neblina back to the cabin.The radishes had perfect appearance and weight, but their internal quality still had to be confirmed.This variety can be consumed raw, and its testing is not complicat...
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Wind in the SmokeChapter 192 - A Happy HarvestThat same day, they had to abandon their fishing plans due to reports of invasive species. They had been here for several days, so returning was the best option.Days later, Dante, with a sturdy gardening shovel in hand, walked toward the garden behind his cabin.The air was ...
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A New Beginning From the End of the WorldChapter 130 – Who Locked the Hospital?When Jason saw the thin figure, he was surprised to recognize the person trying to force the door open—it was none other than Noah.At that very moment, Noah was using a piece of rebar to try and break the lock, but all his attempts faile...
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A New Beginning From the End of the WorldChapter 129 – The PlanBack in the modified RV, where Jason’s group was moving through the desolate streets, a rather peculiar report was being received about what had happened just a few minutes earlier.“Zz... I fully trust your decisions, Shane. You’re the leader of tha...
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The Supreme State of ScienceChapter 53 - Rain and DecisionsThe Neutron family's car slowly advanced along the rural road towards the house they had rented for their stay in this village. It was an isolated property, surrounded by green fields and gentle hills stretching as far as the eye could see. As they entered ...
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Stay AliveChapter 14 - New WeaponKnowing where the weapons were, Alan packed all the remaining ammunition into his backpack.As Bob had said, there were several AR-15s, some sniper rifles, and numerous handguns. Alan didn't overlook the bulletproof vests, extra magazines, and knives that were in the evidence room.Un...
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Stay AliveChapter 13 - DiaryAlan once had big dreams that led him to join the army. But after having done the things he did, all symbols of duty ended for him.At the end of his career, he never knew who he was really fighting for. Was it for his country? He never fought for his homeland or freedom, it was never for the...
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Stay AliveChapter 12 - Searching for SuppliesA trip from Austin to Midland, Texas, used to take about two and a half hours by car. By plane, it was even less. But in this new world, where engines attracted the infected like blood draws predators, traveling stealthily was more important than speed.Alan and his group arr...
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Stay AliveChapter 11 - Catching UpAlan spoke with the brothers for a while, telling them everything he knew about the virus and the various ways people became infected."I thought you'd go back to the army as soon as you knew about this disaster. What happened to you?" Tommy asked more seriously, looking for...
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Stay AliveChapter 10 - The Unknown Help“I’m watching him again.” A man hidden on the top floor of a building used his rifle to track Alan as he left the place where he had set the trap.“Is he military?”“He’s in military uniform, but seeing him alone and doing what he’s doing, I think he’s a deserter....
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Stay AliveChapter 9 – A Horde of the Infected?The sun had just begun to peek over the horizon, casting a gloomy orange hue over the abandoned gas station. There, among rusted pumps and debris, Alan had spent the night. Not by choice, but because moving around at night was a death sentence.In the early hours, silent a...
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A New Beginning From the End of the WorldChapter 128 - Shane's BrutalityThe scorching midday sun was relentless. Along the dirty roads of Georgia, a group of young people made their way toward the College of Computing, not far from the base led by Shane.The area where the base was expanding from the university was ...
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A New Beginning From the End of the WorldChapter 127 – PathMarie and Candace arrived at the lab a little later. Upon entering, the first thing they noticed was the size of the place, divided into different areas with specific functions.A dozen people were working on various tasks, while the elderly couple known by th...
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The Supreme State of ScienceChapter 52 - The Burke Family“What’s your name?” Leslie approached the quiet Jimmy and asked him a question. Her sweet smile was almost contagious.“Jimmy…”“That’s great! I heard from my mom that you’re a boy genius who appeared on a TV show and now gets millions in investme...
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The Supreme State of ScienceChapter 51 - Summer VacationSeveral months had passed since Jimmy had started his company. Since then, he had launched all kinds of products into the market, which had become incredibly popular due to their innovation.But what stood out the most was the creation of handheld consoles, which h...
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Anatomy of a KillerChapter 69 – Analyzing DexterLarry Luk was a dedicated, obsessive man with a mind trained to see patterns where others only saw chaos. For years, he had worked as a forensic profiler, collaborating with various agencies, but he had never been so close to something that truly consumed him—aside fr...
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Wind in the SmokeChapter 191 - Susie’s Clingy CatThe two-hour fishing session lasted longer than expected.It wasn’t until dawn that Dante dragged his slightly tired body back to the cabin bedroom.There was air conditioning here, and it was much more comfortable than the hunting lodge he usually stayed in near the r...
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Wind in the SmokeChapter 190 - The Man and the Fishing RodThe new rod he had bought really made fishing much easier.You could fish with three rods at once, and then just wait patiently for a bite—either the bell would ring with a crisp sound, or the line would suddenly pull tight, and then you could reel in the catch...
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Wind in the SmokeChapter 189 - Montana RiverBy the Clark Fork River, near the new lands Dante had purchased, in the late hours of the night. The tent camp sat quietly by the riverbank.The night sky was deep, with stars scattered in all directions like diamonds embedded in the dark heavens.The forest on the other side o...
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The Supreme State of ScienceChapter 50 - MathematicsConnie, Sheldon’s grandmother, was also sitting on the couch watching the live game. She seemed more focused than George. She even forgot to drink the beer she was holding.“God almighty, I don’t care what the process is, please let your miracles bless the Longho...
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The Supreme State of ScienceChapter 49 - An Important GameIn the afternoon, Jimmy, who had finished training, walked back home with the three members of the Cooper family, who were also heading home.That afternoon, he had had a friendly competition with the team captain, Tommy, who turned out to be much nicer than the ...
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A New Beginning From the End of the WorldChapter 126 - StatusGeorgia Tech UniversityCentral DepartmentWest Zone.In a meeting room, a discussion was taking place regarding the progress of the base in this part of Georgia. Now, under Jason's orders and plans, everyone was busy cleaning buildings and shops in the surr...
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A New Beginning From the End of the WorldChapter 125 - A Strange SceneRick and Marco ran wildly across the vast field and soon arrived at the barns at full speed. While running, Rick shouted to Carol, who wasn’t too far from their position: "Carol, ask everyone to look for some rags or clothing, quickly!"When...
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Stay AliveChapter 8 - Plans"What a disaster..."These infected seemed to have more strength than humans before being contaminated by the virus, which meant they grew much stronger over time once controlled by the virus.In the past, Alan could have fought a group as large as these infected without getting tired, ...
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Stay AliveChapter 7 - Crisis, Part 2Alan had to reach the parking lot to take his motorcycle and leave as soon as possible. But since one of the exits had been sealed off, he had to take the less conventional route. So, he decided to climb down using a rope and enter through one of the windows.Removing all the furnitur...
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Anatomy of a KillerChapter 68 – The Roadside Mystery 9Four hours later, in the interrogation room of the Miami Metropolitan Police Department, Larry handed Sergeant Doakes all the forensic and psychological profiling results obtained in the case.The items found in the main suspect’s auto repair shop matched the wea...
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Wind in the SmokeChapter 188 - Last Days Before the WeddingThe organic vegetables from Dante's greenhouse had exceeded all expectations at the farmers' market.In the morning, there were only a few customers and the atmosphere was relatively calm, but as the sun rose, more and more people began to arrive through...
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Wind in the SmokeChapter 187 - The ProgressMany days had passed since he returned to the ranch, and during that time, he had learned many things. One of them was that John was now in Montana—yes, no one would be chasing him here.Dante had offered him one of the most peaceful ranches to live on and also made sure he h...
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A New Beginning From the End of the WorldChapter 124 - A SurpriseAs always, Jason conducted his questionnaires for multiple reasons. First, to find out what kind of special person arrived at his door, and second, to evaluate their character and potential value to the future of the community.After many inspections and i...
