26. The Next Target
John piloted the drone back toward the residential building. No gunshots echoed, but he spotted unusual movement in the zombie horde. The undead mass was shifting direction—advancing toward the police station. Did Jeff and Nicole draw them there? He guided the drone onward. Finally, he spotted them. They stood atop a building, surrounded by stacks of weapons and gear. Alive! And heavily armed! Jeff noticed the buzzing drone overhead. Its presence offered security, yet frustration gnawed at them. "How do we move all this to the supermarket? That zombie blockade won't make it easy!" Jeff shouted over the wind. Nicole grinned at the ammunition cache. "Honestly? I wish more zombies would gather." "Why?" Jeff frowned. "We need nearly forty energy crystals. Each requires killing a hun
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