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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 allergic to water?" Leslie smiled, clearly teasing Jimmy."I'm allergic to adults..." Jimmy said nothing more but ordered Goddard to stay close in case he needed help.He wasn't equipped with a lightning rod syste...
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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 complicated.He picked two small red-skinned radishes.After cleaning them, the surfaces of both radishes were spotless. They only needed to be lightly rinsed with drinking water before being carefully placed on the cutting board.Dante took ...
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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 filled with the fresh scent of the earth, mixed with the slightly cool aroma of the water.Every inch of the garden was covered with layers of radish leaves, the emerald green leaves interwoven with each other, like a lush green oc...
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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 failed. Once Jason’s sharp eyes confirmed that the other person was unarmed, he slowly stepped out from the corner and began approaching him carefully.“Need a hand, friend?”Startled by the sudden voice, Noah began to tremble. Whe...
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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 that shelter, and you’ll do what you think is best to keep it safe.” Jason nodded upon hearing Shane’s words.“Zz... I knew you’d understand. We’ve already cleared many buildings for now, especially high schools. We’ve a...
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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 the neighborhood, the sky turned gray, covered with heavy clouds that threatened to burst into a storm.Jimmy, sitting next to his mother Judy in the back seat, observed the landscape without much enthusiasm. He didn’t like being...
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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.Unfortunately, there were far fewer weapons than he had hoped to find.But Bob's words weren't entirely true; there was much more ammunition than Alan had expected to find.Of course, he didn't leave anything behind.These ...
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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 them, and that was what hurt him the most.In the early days of the chaos, he thought the military, with its enormous power, could solve the problem. Now, after the incident at the police station, he began to feel that maybe the army ...
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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 arrived on modified motorcycles: one was his, and the other he had found days earlier, abandoned near a mechanic’s shop.The journey was tense but uneventful. Upon arrival, they set up in what seemed to have once been a roadside res...
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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 answers."I couldn’t go back. I’m afraid that if I had witnessed what you guys did, my hands would be stained with blood. Maybe right now I’d be leading a rebellion against the system that forces the military to kill tho...
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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.”“When we get the chance, we should kill him. Military or not, what we know is that they’re the enemy.” This voice seemed deeply resentful of the military.“Joel, we’ve talked about this.”Joel, looking at his brother, ...
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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 as a shadow, Alan had taken out several infected that lingered nearby. There weren’t many, but enough to become a problem if not dealt with quickly. He burned their bodies, following the one rule he demanded of survivors over the...
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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 quite favorable, with useful structures. Not only were there universities, but also many other institutes with complete departments and facilities.Most basic needs were already covered, and they could continue expanding the territ...
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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 the Janners headed toward a secluded section. Noticing that enclosed space, Marie asked:"Why is this area covered?"Candace smiled at the question, looked at Marie, and explained:"The infirmary is right behind that sectio...
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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 investments for your inventions. Is that true?”“Uh…” Jimmy froze. He couldn’t keep up with this girl who seemed no older than ten.“By the way, Leslie Burke, nice to meet you.” Leslie glanced down just in time to see Goddard ...
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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 had become the most famous on the market. Jimmy had set out to revolutionize global technology for the good of humanity, and because of that, the world’s biggest companies began working harder than ever.It was true—many felt th...
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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 from the killer who had destroyed his family... until now.The investigation into the "Ice Truck Killer" had led him to Brian Moser. His emotional fingerprints, the rituals, the symbolism—everything fit. Larry knew it. But ...
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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 ranch.The room was quiet, and Susie was still asleep. Only a sliver of silver moonlight streamed through the gap in the curtains, outlining the contours of the room.Dante tried to turn on the bedside lamp, but just as his fingers t...
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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 steadily.Of course, it would be a problem if all the rods rang at the same time. But so far, Dante had never experienced that kind of stress while fishing.For now, the fish caught were relatively small, and it was easy to miss wh...
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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 of the river was barely visible in the moonlight. The tree shadows stood still, with a solemn and peaceful look.A breeze swept through the forest, causing the branches and leaves to tremble slightly, and the whispering sound seemed...
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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 Longhorns so they can win in the end…” Connie prayed aloud.“Mom, are you betting again?” Mary asked, surprised, while knitting a scarf.Jimmy, interested in the game, never would have imagined that the old lady enjoyed betting so...
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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 rumors suggested.On the other hand, Ally approached Jimmy to clear up some misunderstandings and, especially, to apologize. Almost on the verge of tears, she explained her point of view, which Jimmy understood perfectly. He kindly...
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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 surrounding area while moving walkers to a completely different location to prevent infections."Sir, the walls are expected to be finished and operational in a few weeks. For now, with everyone working hard, we could consider the ...
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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 they reached the barns, the place was in chaos. Whether it was horses, pigs, cows, or sheep, all of them were loudly neighing. It’s known that animals are more sensitive to fear, and the sound made by the walkers can be very st...
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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, but now it seemed that the infected couldn't be compared to average humans.These creatures were adapting; they knew how to fight against the most specialized humans in combat, as if a larger mind was feeding them combat knowle...
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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 furniture he had left at the top of his floor was impossible, so the only way to get down was with a rope and enter through the window of an apartment.Alan was an expert at this, so he descended safely while holding his assault rifle, aim...
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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 weapons Larry had previously identified as potential murder instruments in Dina’s case. With this solid evidence, all that remained was to reinforce the investigation with supporting details.They already had the test results for th...
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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 throughout the afternoon.The fresh organic fruits and vegetables attracted a growing number of customers, some of whom decided to buy immediately after tasting them.Although business was going great, John Wick and the two new cowboys wer...
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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 had everything he needed so he wouldn’t have to work again.Thanks to this help, John offered to train the private soldiers Dante used to move merchandise.The High Order never reached this place, so you could say everyone had won....
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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 interviews, all the adults and elders had good profiles. In fact, Jason planned to contact the central base to request someone to pick them up. Obviously, these people couldn’t travel with his group, and there wasn’t enough roo...
